Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-02616

#1

Aug 03, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has not 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. (kcr) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#2

Aug 03, 2026

Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kcr) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#3

Aug 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mary W Benson. 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. (kcr) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#4

Aug 03, 2026

Brief filed by Mary W Benson re 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (kcr) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#5

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Mary W Benson. (kcr) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1, 2. Mon Aug 10 09:36:29 CDT 2026 (crt)

#6

Aug 26, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Upon consideration, Petitioner Mary Benson's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. 5) is GRANTED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 8/26/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#7

Aug 26, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Respondent must file an answer to the petitionor file other pleadings within 60 days of the date of service of this Order. Tami C Parker-DOJ, Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement added. Petitioner may file a reply, provided it is filed with the Clerk not more than 30 days after the date of the certificate of service shown on the answer or other pleading. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 8/26/2026) (ykp) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Aug 27, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Thu Aug 27 09:59:27 CDT 2026 (crt)

#8

Sep 01, 2026

Brief Supplement filed by Mary W Benson. (axm) (Entered: 09/04/2026)