Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01695

Zelaya Martinez v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: May 26, 2026
Assigned to: Sam A. Lindsay
Referred to: Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: May 26, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mainor Zelaya Martinez. 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-16475569) 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. (West, Christopher) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 26, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. 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 McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: New
#3
May 26, 2026
Order to Show Cause. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. The United States Attorney shall file an answer or response to the petition within FIFTY-SIX DAYS of the date of service of this order. Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ, Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Todd Blanche, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Norman Parrish, David Venturella, Warden of the Prairieland Detention Center added. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 5/26/2026) (axm) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
#4
May 26, 2026
ORDER: Attorney Christopher C. West lists an office address in Houston, Texas. Petitioner must, within 21 days of this order, file one of the following: (1) a response to this order demonstrating why counsel is not subject to or is exempt from Local Civil Rule 83.10(a)'s requirements or pointing out how and when local counsel has previously been designated; (2) a motion to proceed without local counsel under Local Civil Rule 83.10(a); or (3) a designation of, and an entry of appearance by, local counsel satisfying Local Civil Rule 83.10(a). (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 5/26/2026) (axm) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document: Order

Parties

Blanche
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Zelaya Martinez
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