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Case Information
Filed: July 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 14, 2026
Last Activity:
September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36373841) filed by Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - ICE Locator, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Petitioner's Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - ICWC PI Order, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Petitioner's U-visa Application) (Gonzalez, Raed) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
#2
Jul 20, 2026
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jul 20, 2026
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
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Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Todd Blanche 7/24/2026; Executive Office for Immigration Review 7/24/2026; Gabriel Martinez 7/24/2026; Markwayne Mullin 7/24/2026; Randy Tate 7/24/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security 7/24/2026; David Venturella 7/24/2026. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Jul 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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)
#5
Jul 22, 2026
Seal
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Seal
#6
Jul 23, 2026
ORDER granting 5 Motion to Seal.(Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
#7
Jul 24, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#8
Jul 27, 2026
ORDER GRANTS the Petition for Habeas Corpus and DENIES Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
#9
Jul 29, 2026
MOTION to Stay by Todd Blanche, Gabriel Martinez, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/19/2026. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Stay
#10
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit re: 8 Order by Todd Blanche, Gabriel Martinez, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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Notice of Appeal
#11
Jul 30, 2026
ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Gabriel Martinez, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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Advisory
#12
Jul 31, 2026
Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
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Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
Jul 31, 2026
Appeal Review Notes re: 10 Notice of Appeal. Fee status: GOV. The appellant is a U.S. government agency, and no fee is required.No hearings were held in the case - no transcripts. Number of DKT-13 Forms expected: 1, filed. (mp1)
Jul 31, 2026
Appeal Review Notes
#13
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER denying 9 Motion to Stay.(Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
#14
Aug 14, 2026
Notice of Non-Compliance (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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Notice of Non-Compliance (FORM, noticing) - Civil
#15
Aug 17, 2026
DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Appellants. No hearings This order form relates to the following: 10 Notice of Appeal, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Appeal Transcript Request (DKT-13)
Aug 18, 2026
USCA Case Number
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Assignment of USCA No. 26-20426 re: 10 Notice of Appeal, filed. (bav1)
Sep 16, 2026
Electronic Access to Record on Appeal Provided re: 10 Notice of Appeal to Attorney Raed Gonzalez for Appellant and Nicolas Weston Sabin for Appellee. Attorneys of record at the Circuit may download the record from the Court of Appeals. (USCA No. 26-20426), filed. (bav1)
Sep 16, 2026
Electronic record on appeal certified to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals re: 10 Notice of Appeal USCA No. 26-20426, filed. (bav1)
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