Northern District of Texas • 6:26-cv-00185

Villataro v. Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: April 29, 2026
Assigned to: James Wesley Hendrix
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: June 10, 2026
Last Activity: June 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Wil Adalberto Villataro. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16403948) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Johnson, Russell) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 30, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (ada) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#3
Apr 30, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Wil Adalberto Villataro. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Johnson, Russell) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#4
Apr 30, 2026
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, by Petitioner Wil Adalberto Villataro. (Johnson, Russell) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: ADDITIONAL
#5
May 19, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than June 8, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than June 22, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on May 20, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1 ). Copies of all pleadings, motions, and orders will be served electronically upon the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2)(E) and by prior agreement of the Office for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this order to the petitioner or his attorney of record. **Clerk's Note: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 5/19/2026) (ada) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer AND ~Util - Modify Hearings/Deadlines (Full List)
#6
May 28, 2026
MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by Wil Adalberto Villataro (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Johnson, Russell) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#7
Jun 05, 2026
NOTICE of Dismissal Without Prejudice re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, filed by Wil Adalberto Villataro (Johnson, Russell) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE of re: 7 Notice (Other) filed by Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#9
Jun 10, 2026
ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Before the Court is the petitioner's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Dkt. No. 7 . The respondents filed a response after the voluntary-dismissal notice agreeing that dismissal is warranted. Dkt. No. 8 . The petition is dismissed without prejudice under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The parties shall each bear their own costs and attorneys' fees. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the case. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 6/10/2026) (kmr) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Main Document: Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure

Parties

Mullin
Party
Villataro
Party