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Case Information
Filed: June 15, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36109212) filed by Estela Ninoska Escoto-Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 15, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (clr5) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 15, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (clr5) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jun 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (clr5)
Jun 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Jun 24, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
Jun 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#7
Jun 26, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#8
Jun 26, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#9
Jun 30, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
Jun 30, 2026
Advisory
#11
Jul 10, 2026
Brief
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Brief
#12
Jul 14, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#13
Sep 09, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 6 Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from c ustody by September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioner's release no less than two hours prior to Petitioner's release from custody. Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner's identity documents and personal effects upon her release. All othe r relief requested by Petitioner, including her request for attorney's fees, is DENIED. If Petitioner is re-detained, Petitioner must be afforded procedural due process as guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. A final judgment will follow. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)
#14
Sep 11, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
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Escoto-Rodriguez
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PEREZ
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