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Case Information
Filed: September 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenneth M. Hoyt
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 27, 2026
Docket Entries
#1
Sep 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36856710) filed by Kelvin Antonio Cruz-Herrera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits) (Blum, Roberto) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 16, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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Clerk's
#3
Sep 18, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (dmm4) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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CLERKS
Sep 18, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (dmm4)
#4
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within seven (7) days of the date of service. (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified. (glc4) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Answer
Sep 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Benjamin Marcolm Hostetter on behalf of Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Hostetter, Benjamin)
#5
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/19/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Hostetter, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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Summary Judgment
#6
Sep 28, 2026
ORDER denying 5 Motion for Summary Judgment; granting 1 petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Any other pending motions are denied as moot. The respondents are ORDERED to release Kelvin Antonio Cruz-Herrera from custody, within 24 hours of entry of this Order. The parties are further ORDERED to CONFER and FILE a joint status report within 5 days of the date of this Order.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified. (glc4) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#7
Oct 02, 2026
ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, filed. (Hostetter, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
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Advisory
#8
Oct 27, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil