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Filed: July 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Ada Elene Brown
Referred to:
David L. Horan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 04, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19717054, filed by Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Rodriguez, Melissa) (Main Document 1 replaced on 7/5/2026) (pc). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/5/2026: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (pc). [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/04/2026)
Main Document:
APPLICATION/PETITION
#2
Jul 04, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/05/2026)
#3
Jul 04, 2026
Clerk's Notice to Filer re: New Case. Documents Improperly Arranged. The Filer did not properly attach the civil cover sheet and exhibits. Future filings must comply with the CM/ECF Civil Case Opening Guide. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/05/2026)
#4
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND OMNIBUS ORDER. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (twk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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ORDER
#5
Jul 08, 2026
NOTICE of Change in Custodial Location by Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez (Rodriguez, Melissa) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#6
Jul 09, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Show Cause Response due by 7/16/2026. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/9/2026. See attached document for full details. (twk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#7
Jul 10, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to Verified Petition by Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez (Rodriguez, Melissa) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/10/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT
#8
Jul 14, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez. (Rodriguez, Melissa) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#9
Jul 15, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 6 Order to Show Cause by TODD BLANCHE, Krome North Service Processing Center, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Detention History)(Raurell, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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RESPONSE
#10
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE of Second Post-Filing Change in Custodial Location and Material Change in Circunstances by Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez re 9 Response to Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Rodriguez, Melissa) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#11
Jul 21, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER on 10 Petitioner's Notice of Second Post-Filing Change in Custodial Location and Material Change in Circumstances ("Notice"). In the Notice, Petitioner's counsel notifies the Court that Petitioner has been transferred from Diamondback Correctional Facility, 1000 East Diamondback Road, Watonga, Oklahoma 73772, to Prairieland Detention Center, 1209 Sunflower Lane, Alvarado, Texas 76009. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the parties shall file a one-page response to this Order on or before July 22, 2026, indicating whether they maintain the same positions set forth in their Responses, [ECF Nos. 8 and 9], to the Court's July 9, 2026 Order to Show Cause, [ECF No. 6], regarding whether the transfer of this case is appropriate. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/21/2026. (twk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
#12
Jul 21, 2026
RESPONSE to 11 Order,,, by TODD BLANCHE, Krome North Service Processing Center, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Raurell, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#13
Jul 21, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency included by Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez. Responses due by 8/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rodriguez, Melissa) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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EMERGENCY MOTION
#14
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE AND DENYING EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/21/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/27/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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ORDER
#15
Jul 22, 2026
Case electronically transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-24600. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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Case
#16
Jul 22, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (kcr) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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New
#17
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING SERVICE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Deadline to reply to the answer is 30 days. Show Cause Response due by 9/21/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 7/30/2026) (kcr) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
#18
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Jhony Wilfredo Martinez Chavez must address the following deficiency: Petitioners counsel does not appear to be admitted to the bar of this Court. Nor has counsel so far moved for leave to be admitted pro hac vice in this case.. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 8/31/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 7/30/2026) (kcr) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Order And Notice of Deficiency
#19
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Todd Blanche, Krome North Service Processing Center, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#20
Jul 31, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Todd Blanche, Krome North Service Processing Center, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFICATE
Jul 31, 2026
**DISERGARD ENTERED IN ERROR*** ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:17. Fri Jul 31 10:32:04 CDT 2026 (crt) Modified on 7/31/2026 (kcr).
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Martinez Chavez
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MULLIN
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