Western District of Texas • 3:26-cv-02115

Ballen Cortes v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: August 12, 2026
Assigned to: Leon Schydlower
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: November 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 12, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by David Ballen Cortes. (Attachments: # 1 Writ of H.C.)(mv) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/13/2026: # 2 Exhibit A-E) (mv). (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 12, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Berton (mv)
Aug 13, 2026
To be Referred to EP Mag Judge
#2
Aug 14, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#3
Aug 14, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
Aug 14, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 14, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by District Judge Leon Schydlower. The Clerk shall file the subject pleadings. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LS)
#4
Aug 17, 2026
Certified Mailing
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#5
Aug 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Oct 15, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#7
Oct 16, 2026
Certified Mailing
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#8
Oct 19, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#9
Oct 22, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case
#10
Oct 22, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Oct 22, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#12
Oct 22, 2026
Certified Mailing
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#14
Nov 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt

Parties

Ballen Cortes
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Blanche
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