Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01061
Villareal Cruz v. Warden/Officer in Charge
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Case Information
Filed: September 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 02, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Omar Villareal Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (hms1) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 30, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jesus Andarza (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number 100001939) by Omar Villareal Cruz, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 10/21/2026. (hms1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/1/2026: # 1 Verified MPHV) (mp1). (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Sep 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 30, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001940, filed. (edg1)
Sep 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (hms1)
Sep 30, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#4
Oct 01, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Parties
Villareal Cruz
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Warden/Officer in Charge
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