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Case Information
Filed: May 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
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 19, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
May 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35770087) filed by Norwin Ruiz Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Hernandez, Debbie) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 05, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
May 06, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
May 06, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Bret Bradford 5/13/2026; Todd M. Lyons 5/13/2026; Markwayne Mullin 5/13/2026; Joe M. Smith 5/13/2026. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
Answer
May 06, 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)
May 06, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
May 13, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#6
May 15, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#7
May 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#8
May 18, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#9
May 19, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
Parties
Mullin
Party
Ruiz Cruz
Party