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Case Information
Filed: October 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Charles R Eskridge III
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 28, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-37079013) filed by Francisco Enrique Quiroz Tellez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Dismissal of Criminal Charge, # 2 Exhibit 2 - DACA Renewal Receipt, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Slater, James) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 13, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Oct 13, 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. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
#3
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re: [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause with a filing that establishes the propriety of Petitioner's continued detention. Such filing must be made by October 22, 2026, absent extension. Petitioner may file any reply by October 28, 2026. Hearing will be set if determined necessary after briefing closes. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (dm4)
Main Document:
Show Cause
#4
Oct 15, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (ac4)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#5
Oct 26, 2026
NOTICE of Dismissal as to Todd Blanche, Brett A. Bradford, Martin Frink, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella by Francisco Enrique Quiroz Tellez, filed. (Slater, James)
Main Document:
Notice of Dismissal
#6
Oct 28, 2026
ORDER re: Prior order required the Government to show cause with a filing that establishes the propriety of Petitioners continued detention. Dkt [3]. Pending is a notice by Petitioner Francisco Enrique Quiroz Tellez stating that he has been released from DHS custody and requesting to voluntarily dismiss the action. Dkt [5]. The challenged detention having now concluded, no live claims remain in this action. This action is DISMISSED. This is a FINAL JUDGMENT. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.), Case terminated on 10/28/2026. (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (dm4)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Case
Parties
Quiroz Tellez
Party
Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility
Party