Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01106

Sarunova v. Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: October 14, 2026
Assigned to: Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to: —
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
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-37087972) filed by Sar Gerel Sarunova. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Supplement) (Lee, Eric) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 14, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sar Gerel Sarunova, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lee, Eric) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Oct 14, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Miguel Vergara, Warden of El Valle Detention Facility, filed. (Lee, Eric) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Summons - Request for Issuance
#4
Oct 14, 2026
Summons Issued as to 1.) Todd Blanche, 2.) Markwayne Mullin, 3.) David Venturella, 4.) Miguel Vergara, 5.) Warden, El Valle Detention Facility. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued/Not Issued
#5
Oct 14, 2026
RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Todd Blanche served on 10/14/2026, answer due 12/14/2026; Markwayne Mullin served on 10/14/2026, answer due 12/14/2026; David Venturella served on 10/14/2026, answer due 12/14/2026; Miguel Vergara served on 10/14/2026, answer due 12/14/2026; Warden, El Valle Detention Facility served on 10/14/2026, answer due 12/14/2026, filed. (Lee, Eric) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Return of Service Executed
Oct 14, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt 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. (jrl1)
Oct 14, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Oct 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (daw4) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#7
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER entered re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ORDERED to submit a response to the Petition and MTRO on or before November 4, 2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document: Order
Oct 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#9
Nov 02, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief AND Summary Judgment
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief AND Summary Judgment

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Mullin
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Sarunova
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