Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-07553
Sortelo Francisco v. Frink
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Case Information
Filed: September 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
October 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36793880) filed by Eliel Sortelo Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 09, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (hcm4) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#3
Sep 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (hcm4)
#4
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (dm4) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
Sep 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexandra Grace Link on behalf of Todd Blanche, Gabriel Martinez, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Link, Alexandra)
#5
Sep 29, 2026
MOTION to Stay or in the alternative ( Motion Docket Date 10/20/2026.), MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Gabriel Martinez, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Link, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Stay AND Summary Judgment
#6
Oct 13, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#8
Oct 15, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#9
Oct 20, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondents' 5 MOTION to Stay or in the alternative MOTION for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#10
Oct 20, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 10/20/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
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Frink
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Sortelo Francisco
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