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Case Information
Filed: April 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Scott Lawrence Palk
Referred to:
Chris M. Stephens
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jesus Alberto Vasquez-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - A - EOIR Automated Case Information, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Envelope)(jac) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 16, 2026
NO PREVIOUS Cases (jac) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Previous Cases
#3
Apr 16, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 4/16/2026. (jac) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#4
Apr 16, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Jesus Alberto Vasquez-Soto in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500017127 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (jac) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Receipt
#5
Apr 17, 2026
ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than April 24, 2026, Respondents shall file an answer or other response consistent with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 4/17/2026. (ac) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Order for Response
#6
Apr 24, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
#7
Apr 24, 2026
Response to Non - Motion
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Response to Non - Motion
#8
May 06, 2026
ENTRY of Appearance by Lorena Villalon on behalf of Jesus Alberto Vasquez-Soto (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Entry of Appearance
#9
May 06, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner is not admitted to practice before this court and must file an application to be admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(g). Counsel shall do so not later than May 8, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
#10
May 06, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner has not either (1) associated with local counsel as required by Local Civil Rule 83.3(a) or (2) sought waiver of the requirement pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.3(c). Counsel shall do so not later than May 8, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
May 06, 2026
Order
#11
May 08, 2026
Motion by Jesus Alberto Vasquez-Soto re 10 Order, 9 Order, 8 Entry of Appearance (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Villalon, Lorena) Modified on 5/8/2026 to correct event type(ac). (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#12
May 08, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Before the Court is Petitioner's motion, Doc. 11, seeking a waiver of the requirement under Local Civil Rule 83.3 that non-resident counsel associate with local counsel. The Court has discretion to waive this requirement if non-resident counsel establishes financial hardship, special qualifications of non-resident counsel, or other good cause, and certifies familiarity with the local civil court rules. LCvR83.3(c). Counsel presents good cause and represents having special qualifications for handling this matter and familiarity with the Courts local civil rules. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. (rb) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
May 08, 2026
Order
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