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Case Information
Filed: September 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Karen Betancourt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36910783) filed by Adama Cisse. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NTA, # 2 Exhibit B - Appeal Receipt, # 3 Exhibit C - Letter of Support) (Drew, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 23, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet by Adama Cisse, filed. (Drew, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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Document
#3
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Drew on behalf of Adama Cisse, filed. (Drew, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 24, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Unknown Warden, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Drew, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
#5
Sep 24, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Unknown Warden, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected, # 2 Exhibit Corrected, # 3 Exhibit Corrected) (Drew, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
Sep 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jrl1)
Sep 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Sep 25, 2026
Summons Issued as to 1.) Todd Blanche, 2.) Markwayne Mullin, 3.) Unknown Warden, 4.) Miguel Vergara. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued/Not Issued
#7
Sep 25, 2026
Summons Not Issued as to Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Unknown Warden, Miguel Vergara due to these deficiencies: Case Number/Style do not match case. Attorney or Plaintiff notified of deficiencies by NEF, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued/Not Issued
#8
Sep 25, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#9
Sep 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than October 19, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov (Served electronically on USAO per MOU) Show Cause Response due by 10/19/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Izaak Philip Bruce on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Bruce, Izaak)
Sep 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#11
Oct 19, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 11/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-213, # 2 Exhibit Automated Case Information, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment) (Bruce, Izaak) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
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Cisse
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Vergara
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