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Case Information
Filed: September 15, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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November 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36844697) filed by Hilario Barrera Jocon. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit M, # 16 Exhibit N, # 17 Exhibit O, # 18 Exhibit P, # 19 Exhibit Q) (Lazo, Margie) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 15, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Margie S. Lazo (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36844723) by Hilario Barrera Jocon, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Lazo, Margie) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Sep 15, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons) (Lazo, Margie) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Request
#4
Sep 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Clerk's
#5
Sep 16, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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CLERKS
#6
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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ORDER
#7
Sep 16, 2026
Summons Issued as to Juan Agudelo, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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Summons
#8
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER. Based upon a review of the 1 Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition no later than 9/23/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioner's A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, he must do so no later than 9/30/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned removal or transfer of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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ORDER.
Sep 16, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)
#10
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for MARGIE S. LAZO to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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ORDER
#11
Sep 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a response to the 1 Petition in accordance with the Court's prior 8 Order and show good cause for their delay by 10/6/2026. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 10/13/2026. If Respondents fail to respond, the Court may deem the Petition unopposed. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
Oct 01, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Izaak Philip Bruce on behalf of Juan Agudelo, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, filed. (Bruce, Izaak)
Oct 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#13
Oct 06, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Juan Agudelo, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 10/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Order of the Immigration Judge, # 3 Exhibit Notice of In-Person Hearing, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment) (Bruce, Izaak) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
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Summary Judgment
#14
Oct 08, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition to 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Hilario Barrera Jocon. (Lazo, Margie) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#15
Oct 09, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Hilario Barrera Jocon, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit R, # 2 Exhibit S) (Lazo, Margie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
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Supplement
#17
Nov 04, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
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