Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-02513

Camara v. Vergara

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Case Information

Filed: July 29, 2026
Assigned to: Brantley David Starr
Referred to: Rebecca A. Rutherford
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: August 05, 2026
Last Activity: August 05, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jul 29, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Rutherford (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 Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (axm) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: New
#2
Jul 29, 2026
PETITION/Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mustapha Camara. (Filing fee $5.00; receipt number 300025274) 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. (axm) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#3
Jul 29, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: The Court ORDERS Camara to serve the Respondents with notice of the Motion and this Order by any means necessary and file proof of service with the Court by 6:00PM tonight, July 29, 2026. The Court ORDERS the parties to appear, including Petitioner Mustapha Camara, for a hearing at 2:00PM tomorrow, July 30, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 7/29/2026) (chmb) Modified on 8/2/2026 (axm). (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Order Setting Deadline/Hearing
#4
Jul 29, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Miguel Vergara, Warden Prairieland Detention Center. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Jul 29, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Miguel Vergara, Warden Prairieland Detention Center. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#11
Jul 29, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Mustapha Camara. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (axm) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#6
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Denial Of Petitioners Emergency Application For Administrative Stay Of Removal To Third Country And Notice Of Pendency Of Motion To Re-Open Immigration Court Proceedings filed by Miguel Vergara, Warden Prairieland Detention Center re: 3 Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#7
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER: The Court intends for this afternoons hearing on the Camaras Motion to also include a show-cause hearing to determine why Camara invoked the Courts emergency procedure based on false information and having pursued administrative remedies. Counsel for Petitioner and Respondents are specifically ORDERED to attend this afternoons hearing in person, but the Court will allow the Petitioner Mustapha Camara to appear by Zoom. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 7/30/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Order
#8
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tami C Parker-DOJ on behalf of Miguel Vergara. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Parker-DOJ, Tami) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#9
Jul 30, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Miguel Vergara, Warden Prairieland Detention Center re: 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit !) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#10
Jul 30, 2026
ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Brantley Starr: Hearing held on 7/30/2026. TRO-Show Cause Hearing. Arguments heard from Mr. Hunker and Mr. Durden. After hearing from counsel, the Court to take this matter under advisement. Court is adjourn. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Paul Hunker; Defense - Tami Parker, Todd Durden. (Court Reporter: Kelli Ann Willis) (Exhibits admitted - returned to party) Time in Court - :40. (chmb) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
#12
Aug 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mustapha Camara. 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-16672047) 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 Cover Sheet) (Hunker, Paul) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/5/2026) (ndt). (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#13
Aug 03, 2026
NOTICE of Case Filings In Related Immigration Court Proceedings re: 6 Notice (Other), filed by Miguel Vergara, Warden Prairieland Detention Center (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 11-1 (Imm Ct Mtn for Stay), # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 11-2 (Imm Ct DHS Resp to Mtns), # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 11-3 (Imm Ct Mtn to Reopen (Doc.6-3) 1st page only)) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#14
Aug 04, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Miguel Vergara, Warden Prairieland Detention Center re: 12 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#15
Aug 05, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Having reviewed the record and applicable law, the Court DENIES Mustapha Camara's Habeas Petition and DENIES AS MOOT Camara's Emergency Motion. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/5/2026) (twd) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Order
#16
Aug 05, 2026
JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED that the habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED and this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/5/2026) (twd) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Camara
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Vergara
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