Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01021
Rodriguez Villa v. Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
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:
November 02, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36878061) filed by CALIXTO RODRIGUEZ VILLA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 DECLARATION OF CHRISTOPHER C. GARITEE, ESQ., # 3 Exhibit Petitioner's identity documentation, # 4 Exhibit Documentation of Petitioner's United States citizen son, # 5 Exhibit Medical, developmental, and educational records reflecting the son's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and his need for ongoing care and services, # 6 Exhibit Letters of support from members of Petitioner's community reflecting his character, his employment, and his involvement in his son's care., # 7 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Garitee, Christopher) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 19, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/19/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (sac1)
#3
Sep 22, 2026
Ordered that by no later than October 6, 2026, Respondents shall file a response to Petitiner Calixto Rodriguez Villa's re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 10/6/2026. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Barbara De Pena on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. (De Pena, Barbara)
Sep 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#5
Oct 06, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss as Moot by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (De Pena, Barbara) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
Parties
Blanche
Party
Rodriguez Villa
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