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Case Information
Filed: May 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Karen Betancourt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35754924) filed by Mario Cazares Leal. (Matulewicz, Anthony) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
May 05, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
May 05, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (dlr1)
#2
May 07, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#3
May 07, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to Mario Cazares Leal, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas, filed. (Matulewicz, Anthony) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
#4
May 08, 2026
Summons Issued as to 1) Todd Blanche, U.S. Attorney General; 2) Todd Lyons; 3) Markwayne Mullins; 4) Francisco Venegas; 5) Miguel Vergara; 6) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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Summons Issued as to USA
#5
May 19, 2026
RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Todd Blanche served on 5/19/2026, answer due 7/20/2026; Todd Lyons served on 5/19/2026, answer due 7/20/2026; Markwayne Mullins served on 5/19/2026, answer due 7/20/2026; Francisco Venegas served on 5/19/2026, answer due 7/20/2026; Miguel Vergara served on 5/19/2026, answer due 7/20/2026, filed. (Matulewicz, Anthony) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Return of Service Executed
#6
May 20, 2026
ORDER to Provide Status Updates on Administrative Proceedings. Respondents are ORDERED to provide timely status updates concerning any administrative review of Petitioner's detention as relevant updates occur. In addition, Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by June 24, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (Dkt. # 1 ) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) Modified on 5/20/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#8
May 20, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 USC 2243 AND REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than June 10, 2026. The Clerk of Court isDIRECTEDto deliver copies of the most recent petition 1 and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
May 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
May 21, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
#10
Jun 11, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#11
Jun 11, 2026
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
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Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
#12
Jun 24, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#13
Jun 26, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Blanche
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Cazares Leal
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