Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-03600
Tovar Ramirez v. Prairieland Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: October 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Sidney Allen Fitzwater
Referred to:
David L. Horan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
October 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Vicente Tovar Ramirez. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16884007) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (Tostado, Paulette) Modified text on 10/16/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 14, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
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#3
Oct 21, 2026
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Jose Vicente Tovar Ramirez must address the following deficiency: the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying Local Civil Rule 83.10(a)'s requirements or, under that rule, a motion for leave to proceed without local counsel. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 11/19/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 10/21/2026) (kcr) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order And Notice of Deficiency
#4
Oct 21, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING SERVICE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE: The Court requests that the Clerk of Court electronically serve a copy of this order, together with a copy of the petition and its attachments, if any, on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Show Cause Response due by 12/14/2026. Deadline to reply to the answer is 30 days. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 10/21/2026) (kcr) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
Parties
Prairieland Detention Center
Party
Tovar Ramirez
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