Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02428
Rodriguez-Benavides v. Attorney General of the United States
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Case Information
Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Jason K Pulliam
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 10, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10972), filed by Roberto Rodriguez-Benavides. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 10, 2026
Case Opening Letter sent to Roberto Rodriguez-Benavides. (bc) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Apr 10, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Bemporad (bc)
Apr 10, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (bc)
Apr 16, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 16, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 24, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The Court construes the Petition as raising, at least in part, a Fifth Amendment Due Process claim which Respondents should address. See, e.g., Longoria Mendoza v. Noem, __ F. Supp. 3d __, No 5:26-CV-0728-JKP, 2026 WL 809441, at *610 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 26, 2026); Bonilla Chicas v. Warden, __ F. Supp.3d __, No. 26-CV-131, 2026 WL 539475, at *6 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026); Marceau v. Noem, No. 26-CV-237-KC, 2026 WL 368953, at *1 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 9, 2026). Additionally, the response must identify:(1) Petitioners alleged country of birth;(2) Petitioners alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability;(3) Petitioners previous immigration detention history, if any;and (4) Petitioners alleged immigration status. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (bt) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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Order
#4
May 04, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Attorney General of the United States
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Rodriguez-Benavides
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