Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00756

Flores-Escamilla v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: July 10, 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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Last Activity: August 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Liborio Abdhy Flores-Escamilla. (hms1) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 10, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Liborio Abdhy Flores-Escamilla, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/31/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 10, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jul 10, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jul 10, 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)
Jul 10, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Jul 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 7/16/2026 re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Jul 24, 2026
Delivery Confirmation
Jul 24, 2026
***Delivery Confirmation re: 7 Document(s) Sent racking Number: 9589071052703970037240Copy Add to Informed DeliveryYour item was delivered to the front desk, reception area, or mail room at 10:42 am on July 17, 2026 in RAYMONDVILLE, TX 78580., filed. (dar1)
#9
Jul 29, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk of Court is directed to waive any filing fees or service fees.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (dlr1). (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#10
Jul 29, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Government is ORDERED to file a response to Petitioner's § 2241 Petition [Dkt. No. 1] on or before August 5, 2026. If Petitioner wishes to file a reply to the Government's response, he must do so within 7 days of receiving the Governments response. Responses due by 8/5/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Order
#13
Aug 05, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by MIGUEL VERGARA, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Harlingen Field Office, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TODD BLANCHE, Acting U.S. Attorney General, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW (EOIR), filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D) (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#14
Aug 06, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned

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Flores-Escamilla
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Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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