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Filed: August 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36597022) filed by ARANTZA M CHAPA. (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 14, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS by ARANTZA M CHAPA, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Sealed Exhibits
#3
Aug 14, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ARANTZA M CHAPA, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/4/2026. (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Aug 14, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
#5
Aug 14, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Aug 17, 2026
Summons Issued as to 1.) Todd M. Lyons, 2.) Tater Ortiz, 3.) Francisco Venegas, 4.) U.S. Attorney General, 5.) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued/Not Issued
#7
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is ORDERED that by no later than August 21, 2026, Respondents shall file a Response to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Doc. 3 ; andORDERED that the parties shall attend a hearing on Petitioner Arantza M. Chapas Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 3) on August 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. by videoconference. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU)(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Aug 17, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 17, 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. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (sac1)
#9
Aug 19, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw by Arantza M. Chapa, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Diez, Jaime) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Withdraw Document
#10
Aug 20, 2026
ORDER ENTERED. ORDERED that Petitioner Arantza M. Chapas Motion to Withdraw Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 9) is GRANTED; ORDERED that Petitioner Arantza M. Chapas Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 3) is DENIED AS MOOT; and ORDERED that the hearing in this matter scheduled for August 24, 2026 is canceled. As a result, it is unnecessary for Respondents to file any response to Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 3).(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Aug 20, 2026
Terminate Deadlines (PUBLIC ENTRY)
Aug 20, 2026
Motion Hearing is terminated. (edg1)
Aug 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
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Chapa
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Ortiz
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