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Case Information
Filed: June 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Nicholas J. Ganjei
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:
August 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36145539) filed by Ariel Edgardo Pena Escobar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Hernandez, Debbie) (Entered: 06/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/21/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 22, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 22, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE Requiring Statement of Case Review re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Parties notified, filed. (acw4) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Statement of Case Review (FORM)
Jun 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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)
Jun 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#5
Jun 23, 2026
Statement of Case Review by USA
Main Document:
Statement of Case Review by USA
#6
Jun 24, 2026
Recusal
Main Document:
Recusal
#7
Jun 24, 2026
Notice of Reassignment Following Recusal (FORM, noticing) Civil
Main Document:
Notice of Reassignment Following Recusal (FORM, noticing) Civil
#8
Jun 24, 2026
Notice of Reassignment Following Recusal (FORM, noticing) Civil
Main Document:
Notice of Reassignment Following Recusal (FORM, noticing) Civil
#9
Jul 31, 2026
Answer
Main Document:
Answer
#10
Aug 10, 2026
Dismiss AND Stay AND Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Dismiss AND Stay AND Summary Judgment
#11
Aug 18, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
Parties
Mullin
Party
Pena Escobar
Party