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Case Information
Filed: September 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristian M. Stevens
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 17, 2026
Last Activity:
November 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5. - PAID), filed by Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Original Filing Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(SBS) Modified on 9/8/2026 (JMC). (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5. - Not paid), filed by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K)(SBS) (Main Document 2 replaced on 9/1/2026) (SBS). (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Support of Motion
#3
Sep 01, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay TRANSFER by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (SBS) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Stay
#4
Sep 01, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (SBS) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite
Sep 01, 2026
***Complaint Letter Processed (see notice of electronic filing for distribution list) Tue Sep 1 16:00:47 CDT 2026
Sep 01, 2026
Complaint Letter Processed (Case Opening Event ONLY)
Sep 01, 2026
***Complaint Letter Created. This is to advise you that this office has received and filed your complaint and has assigned it the above-referenced case number. (SBS)
Sep 01, 2026
Case Opening Notification
Sep 01, 2026
Complaint Letter Created (Case Opening Event ONLY)
Sep 01, 2026
Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: U.S. District Judge Cristian M. Stevens. (SBS)
#5
Sep 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner must either pay the $5.00 filing fee or submit a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall mail to Petitioner a copy of the Court's form "Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis and Affidavit in Support - Habeas Cases." IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that if Petitioner fails to comply with this Order, the Court will dismiss this action without further notice. Signed by District Judge Cristian M. Stevens on 9/3/26. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis and Affidavit in Support - Habeas Cases)(KJS) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Sep 03, 2026
Order Receipt
Sep 03, 2026
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 5. Thu Sep 3 09:28:14 CDT 2026 (KJS)
#6
Sep 04, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL (Original filing documents), re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (SBS) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
Supplemental (NON-MOTION EVENT)
#7
Sep 17, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1 ) is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Stay Transfer (Doc. 3 ) is DENIED as moot. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 4 ) is also DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Cristian M. Stevens on 9/17/26. (KJS) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
#8
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER OF DISMISSAL - For the reasons stated in the Memorandum and Order entered this same date, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ) is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Stay Transfer (Doc. 3 ) is DENIED as moot. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 4 ) is DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner and to close this case. Signed by District Judge Cristian M. Stevens on 9/24/26. (KJS) (Main Document 8 replaced on 9/24/2026) (ALN) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
Order of Dismissal (case) or (Stipulation of Dismissal of case)
Sep 17, 2026
Order Receipt
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 7,8. Thu Sep 17 15:42:48 CDT 2026 (KJS)
#9
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 7 Memorandum & Order, 8 Order of Dismissal, by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (SBS) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
#10
Sep 22, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Accompanying Motion for Permission to Appeal In Forma Pauperis)(SBS) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal
#11
Sep 24, 2026
Docket Text ORDER: GRANTING the Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal (Doc. 10 ) on the grounds that upon review, the Court finds good cause for granting the motion. Signed by District Judge Cristian M. Stevens on 9/24/2026. (ALN) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
#12
Sep 24, 2026
NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL AND NOA SUPPLEMENT by clerk to USCA regarding 7 Memorandum & Order, and 8 Order of Dismissal. Notice of Appeal filed on 9/22/2026 by Petitioner Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. Appellant's counsel is responsible for timely filing the formal AO 435 request in CM/ECF or eVoucher, dependent on representation. Unless the appeal is in forma pauperis, counsel must arrange with the court reporter payment of the transcript cost. If a transcript is not being ordered, appellant is required to file a certificate stating that no transcript will be ordered. See FRAP 10(b).(SBS) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notification of Appeal and NOA Supplement
Sep 24, 2026
Order Receipt
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 8, 11. Thu Sep 24 09:33:08 CDT 2026 (ALN)
Sep 24, 2026
A Docket Text Order
#13
Sep 25, 2026
Initial Notification from USCA for 9 Notice of Appeal filed by Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas; USCA Appeal Number: 26-2935.(ALN) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Initial Notification from USCA
#14
Sep 25, 2026
ORDER of USCA as to 9 Notice of Appeal filed by Wuilmer Jose Cardenas Vargas. Regarding: Clerk order filed sua sponte case proceeding on of (need file). USCA Appeal #: 26-2935. (ALN) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
USCA Order
#15
Oct 30, 2026
USCA Judgment
Main Document:
USCA Judgment
#16
Oct 30, 2026
USCA Mandate
Main Document:
USCA Mandate
#17
Nov 02, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Nov 02, 2026
Order Receipt
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Vargas
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