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Filed: July 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Ada Elene Brown
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:
July 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Nelson Canlson. 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-16603155) 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Cover Sheet) (Villalon, Lorena) (Attachment 2 flattened on 7/13/2026) (kxm). (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 10, 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: 07/13/2026)
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#3
Jul 13, 2026
ORDER ON LOCAL COUNSEL: 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 7/13/2026) (cea) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Jul 13, 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 56 DAYS of the date of service of this order. Petitioner may submit a reply brief to the respondent's answer or other pleading within 28 DAYS from date of service of the answer or other pleading. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 7/13/2026) (cea) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
Jul 23, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
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Canlson
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Cerna
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