Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-03202
Molina v. Prairieland Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 22, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Kinkeade
Referred to:
Rebecca A. Rutherford
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
October 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 22, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Rutherford (see Special Order 3). Initiating documents received by mail. 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 Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (mxa) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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New
#2
Sep 22, 2026
Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (mxa) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice
#3
Sep 22, 2026
Petition For Writ of Mandamus filed by Jonathan Alexander Molina. (Filing fee $5.00; receipt number 300026234) (mxa) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
#4
Sep 22, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Jonathan Alexander Molina. (mxa) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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MOTION
#5
Sep 23, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - Petitioners Motion for TRO is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/23/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Sep 23, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1,2. Wed Sep 23 10:38:01 CDT 2026 (crt)
Sep 24, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Thu Sep 24 17:04:07 CDT 2026 (crt)
#6
Oct 02, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Respondent must file an answer to the petition or file other pleadings within sixty days of the date of service of this Order. Petitioner may file a reply, provided it is filed with the Clerk not more than thirty days after the date of the certificate of service shown on the answer or other pleading. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 10/2/2026) (cea) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
Oct 05, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Mon Oct 5 08:18:49 CDT 2026 (crt)
Parties
Molina
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Prairieland Detention Center
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