Northern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00288

Chen v. Villegas

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Case Information

Filed: June 12, 2026
Assigned to: James Wesley Hendrix
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: June 30, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Zhaoqin Chen. 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-16530202) 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 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s) Habeas Petition Exhibits) (Shin, Jaime) (Attachment 1 replaced after flattening on 6/15/2026) (amg). (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 15, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) (amg) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
#3
Jun 15, 2026
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16531385) filed by Zhaoqin Chen (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Motion for Leave to Appear PHV without Local Counsel and Certificates of Good Standing (pages 4-5)) (Shin, Jaime). Added MOTION for Leave to Appear Without Local Counsel on 6/15/2026 (amg). (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: Application
#5
Jun 16, 2026
Order on Motion for Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO
#6
Jun 30, 2026
Order Setting Deadline/Hearing AND Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
Main Document: Order Setting Deadline/Hearing AND Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer

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Chen
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Villegas
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