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Filed: August 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Kea W Riggs
Referred to:
Steven C. Yarbrough
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 05, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by David Ocon Mendiola. (bc) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for 2241 Relief
#2
Aug 05, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by David Ocon Mendiola. (bc) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (bc)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Aug 05, 2026
United States District Judge Kea W. Riggs and United States Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough assigned. (bc)
#4
Aug 07, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by David Ocon Mendiola. (vlv) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Aug 17, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief. Mail sent to David Ocon Mendiola. (gr) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Mail Returned
#6
Aug 17, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Mail sent to David Ocon Mendiola. (gr) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Mail Returned
#7
Aug 17, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 3 Notice of Service re 2241 Immigration Cases and Judge Assignment. Mail sent to David Ocon Mendiola. (gr) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Mail Returned
#8
Aug 31, 2026
Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by David Ocon Mendiola. (jv) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#9
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER by District Judge Kea Riggs: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition within 10 business days. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case; whether controlling authority governs the claim(s); and whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings or controlling authority. The Motions to Proceed In Forma Pauperis are GRANTED, to the extent Petitioner seeks a waiver of the filing fee. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; the El Paso Field Office Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the U.S. Attorney General; Todd Lyons; and Markwayne Mullin. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED. (jmr) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Sep 04, 2026
Order to Answer AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#10
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Jansen on behalf of Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, The El Paso Field Office Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Jansen, Scott) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#11
Sep 11, 2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by David Ocon Mendiola. (bap) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Support
#12
Sep 14, 2026
Response (when not to a motion)
Main Document:
Response (when not to a motion)
#13
Sep 16, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#14
Sep 16, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
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Mendiola
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