Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00713

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Jun 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36224240) filed by ROSARIO BENAVIDES BALCAZAR. (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ROSARIO BENAVIDES BALCAZAR, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a telephonic hearing on July 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1), and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 2 ) on the Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. Telephone Conference set for 7/2/2026 at 10:00 AM by telephone before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

Summons Issued as to 1.) Juan Agudelo, 2.) Todd M. Lyons, 3.) Markwayne Mullin, 4.) U.S. Attorney, 5.) U.S. Attorney General. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

SEALED EXHIBITS in support of TRO by Rosario Benavides Balcazar, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Jul 01, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher David Bastian on behalf of Juan Agudelo, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Bastian, Christopher)

Jul 01, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jul 01, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 01, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (jrl1)

Jul 02, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Jaime M Diez f/Petitioner; Christopher David Bastian f/Respondents; (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Craig Smith) [Court time: 9:58-10:23]. MOTION HEARING held on 7/2/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court address Counsel regarding 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; discussion held; motion denied for the reasons as stated on the record. Court ordered a hearing be held and deadlines be set. Amended Pleadings due by 7/22/2026. Petitioner's Brief in Support due by 7/22/2026. Respondent's Response due by 7/29/2026. Injunction Hearing set for 8/5/2026 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. Court instructed the Government to make arrangements to make Petitioner available for the hearing. Court to issue Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum. Petitioner's Counsel to make arrangements for an interpreter if needed. Court adjourned. (bce1)

Jul 02, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Jul 06, 2026

Sealed Exhibits