Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01309

Vallejos Zambrano v. Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to: James E. Kinkeade
Referred to: Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: May 12, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kelvin Alexander Vallejos Zambrano. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16384698) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Dobbs, Jered) (Attachment 1 flattened on 4/23/2026) (kxm). Modified on 4/23/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 22, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Kelvin Alexander Vallejos Zambrano with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Dobbs, Jered) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Emergency MOTION
#3
Apr 22, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Kelvin Alexander Vallejos Zambrano. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Dobbs, Jered) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#4
Apr 23, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Brian McKay. (kxm) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: New
#5
Apr 24, 2026
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The undersigned recommends that the Court DENY the 2 emergency motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 4/24/2026) (twd) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: FINDINGS,
#6
Apr 27, 2026
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
#7
Apr 28, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Todd Blanche, Joshua Johnson, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of Prairieland Detention Center. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Apr 28, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Todd Blanche, Joshua Johnson, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of Prairieland Detention Center. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#9
May 12, 2026
Order on Findings and Recommendations on Case AND Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Findings and Recommendations on Case AND Order on Motion for TRO

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Mullin
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Vallejos Zambrano
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