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Case Information
Filed: September 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Drew B. Tipton
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:
September 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Nelson Munoz Cotilla. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (bow4) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bow4) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Sep 11, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan 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. (bow4)
#4
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 9/23/2026. Reply due by 9/30/2026. (Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#5
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss for Abuse of the Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), filed. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2026. (Simmons, Laurel) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
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