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Filed: June 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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August 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Carlos H. Tellez-Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4) (hms1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 29, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Paul S. Zoltan (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number 100001715) by Carlos H. Tellez-Sanchez, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/20/2026. (hms1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/30/2026: # 1 verified status of Motion Pro Hac Vice) (sac1). (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Jun 29, 2026
This entry was recorded in error (and has been terminated). NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) Modified on 6/30/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 29, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jun 29, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001714, filed. (edg1)
Jun 29, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (hms1)
Jun 29, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 29, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#6
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Government is ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners § 2241 Petition [Dkt. No. 1] on or before July 15, 2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 7/15/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#7
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER regarding 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jul 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Jul 02, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Jose Garcia Longoria, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
#9
Jul 15, 2026
CERTIFICATE REGARDING GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Jose Garcia Longoria, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Document
#10
Jul 15, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Jose Garcia Longoria, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - ICE Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Removal Order, # 3 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#11
Aug 05, 2026
First RESPONSE in Opposition to 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Carlos H. Tellez-Sanchez. (Zoltan, Paul) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Aug 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Paul S. Zoltan, Petitioner's attorney re: 11 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed. (Zoltan, Paul) (Entered: 08/08/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration
#13
Aug 19, 2026
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Carlos H. Tellez-Sanchez, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 9/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Zoltan, Paul) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are ORDERED to file, on or before August 20, 2026, a statement informing the Court of the status of Petitioner's custody. Status Report due by 8/20/2026 (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#15
Aug 20, 2026
ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Jose Garcia Longoria, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory
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