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Filed: February 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael Joseph Truncale
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
May 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34986630) filed by Omar Lopez-Cruz. (Alvares, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/01/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 02, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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CLERKS
Feb 02, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (bsg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.]
#3
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Eastern District of Texas - Lufkin Division (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (abh4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Order
Feb 10, 2026
Interdistrict transfer to Eastern District of Texas- Lufkin Division. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 2/10/2026, filed. (abh4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.]
#4
Feb 11, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 4:26-cv-00771. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Feb 11, 2026
Remark
Feb 11, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Feb 11, 2026
Case: Lopez-Cruz v. Martinez et al was filed on 2/11/26 and assigned to Judge Truncale. (ljw)
Feb 11, 2026
Clerk's New Suit Notice
Feb 11, 2026
Attorney Fernando Alvares was contacted via email at fa@alvareslaw.net regarding instructions on being admitted to the ED/TX. (ljw)
Feb 11, 2026
Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (ljw)
Feb 11, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
#5
Feb 12, 2026
ORDER REGARDING ADMISSION. It is ORDERED that Fernando Alvares take the necessary steps to appear on behalf of Petitioner either by becoming admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Texas or by appearing Pro Hac Vice in this matter on or before February 27, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/12/26. cc by NEF to Alvares(ljw) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
#6
Apr 10, 2026
Order Setting Hearing/Deadline
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Order Setting Hearing/Deadline
Apr 22, 2026
Notice of Hearing
Apr 24, 2026
Status Conference
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of Mailing
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Lopez-Cruz
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Martinez
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