Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00666

Dorta Herrera v. BLANCHE, U.S. Attorney General <b><font color="red"> DO NOT DOCKET IN 5:26CV666. CASE IS CONSOLIDATED UNDER 5:26CV78 </font></b>

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Case Information

Filed: April 15, 2026
Assigned to: Marina Garcia Marmolejo
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35593306) filed by Francisco Dorta Herrera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Pacheco, Andres) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Apr 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Clerk's
#3
Apr 15, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.), ORDER STAYING CASE 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court hereby sua sponte STAYS this habeas proceeding. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint advisory within three (3) days of the Fifth Circuits decision in Sosnava Rodriguez. The advisory must summarize any developments in Sosnava Rodriguez and state how the parties wish to proceed. Finally, Respondents will not be served further notice of activity on this docket. Instead, they must arrange to monitor the docket themselves, either by automatic electronic service or otherwise. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
Apr 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (clr5)
#6
May 13, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document: Judgment - Final

Parties

BLANCHE, U.S. Attorney General
Party
Dorta Herrera
Party