Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01300

#1

Jul 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36406284) filed by Carlos Javier Villarroel Alcala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits, # 2 Supplement OSC Motion, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet JS44) (Smallcomb, Deron) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#2

Jul 22, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#3

Jul 23, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#4

Jul 23, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons as to Todd Blanche, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Field Office Director, Harlingen Field Office, Mario Garcia, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J Venturella, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Field Office Director, Harlingen, # 2 Summons - David J. Venturella, # 3 Summons - Daren K. Margolin, # 4 Summons - Markwayne Mullin, # 5 Summons - U.S. Department of Homeland Security, # 6 Summons - Todd Blanche, # 7 Summons - Executive Office for Immigration Review) (Smallcomb, Deron) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#5

Jul 23, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Order to Show Cause and for Advance Notice of Transfer by Carlos Javier Villarroel Alcala, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 8/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause) (Smallcomb, Deron) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#6

Jul 23, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition no later than July 29, 2026. Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than August 5, 2026. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)

Jul 23, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (egg5)

Jul 23, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#7

Jul 29, 2026

Summary Judgment

#8

Jul 30, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#9

Aug 04, 2026

Other Notice