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Filed: April 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
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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 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35610508) filed by JESUS SAUL CARDENAS GONZALEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A", # 2 Exhibit "B", # 3 Exhibit "C") (Shipley, William) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 16, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Clerk's
#3
Apr 17, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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CLERKS
#4
Apr 17, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for TODD BLANCHE, U.S. Attorney General 4/22/2026; BRET BRADFORD, ERO Field Office Director, Houston Field Office 4/22/2026; DHS 4/22/2026; WARDEN OF JOE CORELY PROCESSING CENTER 4/22/2026. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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ORDER
Apr 17, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan 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. (bsg4)
#5
Apr 22, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Unopposed
#6
Apr 23, 2026
ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time; Answer due for TODD BLANCHE, U.S. Attorney General 4/29/2026; BRET BRADFORD, ERO Field Office Director, Houston Field Office 4/29/2026; DHS 4/29/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security 4/29/2026; WARDEN OF JOE CORELY PROCESSING CENTER 4/29/2026.(Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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ORDER
#7
Apr 29, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#8
Apr 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#9
May 04, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#10
May 15, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
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CARDENAS GONZALEZ
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DHS
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