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Filed: October 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Kea W Riggs
Referred to:
Steven C. Yarbrough
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 21, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Moises Rodriguez Garcia. (bc) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for 2241 Relief
#2
Oct 21, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Moises Rodriguez Garcia. (bc) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#3
Oct 21, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Moises Rodriguez Garcia. (bc) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Oct 21, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Moises Rodriguez Garcia. (bc) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Oct 21, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (bc)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Oct 21, 2026
United States District Judge Kea W. Riggs and United States Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough assigned. (bc)
#6
Oct 29, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER by District Judge Kea W. Riggs: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition and any pending motions for release within 10 business days. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case; whether controlling authority governs the claim(s); and whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings or controlling authority. Petitioner's Motion to Appoint Counsel [Doc. 2] is DENIED without prejudice. Petitioner's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis [Doc. 4] is GRANTED and Petitioner is excused from prepaying the filing fee. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; the El Paso Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations; the U.S. Attorney General; the Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (atc) (Entered: 10/29/2026)
Oct 29, 2026
Order to Answer AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
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