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Filed: April 16, 2026
Assigned to:
David A. Ezra
Referred to:
Dustin Mark Howell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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May 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 3331), filed by Carlos Ernesto Vargas Barrera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Receipt, # 11 Envelope)(lme) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 16, 2026
STANDING ORDER (dated 02/06/2025) REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Dustin M. Howell. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (lme) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Apr 16, 2026
Case assigned to Judge David A. Ezra. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lme)
Apr 16, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Howell. (lme)
Apr 20, 2026
To be Referred to AU Mag Judge
Apr 20, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Apr 21, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO RESPONDENTS. (Show Cause Response due by 4/24/2026). Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cnr) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
#4
Apr 21, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Apr 22, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#6
Apr 22, 2026
Certified Mailing
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Certified Mailing
#7
Apr 24, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
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Extension of Time to File Answer
#8
Apr 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#9
Apr 27, 2026
Advisory to the Court
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Advisory to the Court
#10
Apr 28, 2026
Order
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Order
#11
May 04, 2026
Notice
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Notice
#12
May 08, 2026
Notice
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Notice
Parties
Vargas Barrera
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Vergara
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