Western District of Texas • 6:26-cv-00703

#1

Jun 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36169430) filed by Jose Abraham Zavala Callas. (Tostado, Paulette) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#2

Jun 23, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#3

Jun 24, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#4

Jun 24, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE Requiring Statement of Case Review re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Parties notified, filed. (glc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 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. (bsg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.]

#5

Jun 25, 2026

Statement of Case Review by USA . The above-captioned matter was not charged, litigated, considered, or investigated by the USAO for the Southern District of Texas at any time from January 2025 through March 2026, filed. (Karpati, Elizabeth) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 25, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elizabeth Frances Karpati on behalf of Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Karpati, Elizabeth) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.]

#6

Jul 15, 2026

ORDER ON RESPONSIVE BRIEFING. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)The proper Respondent shall file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading addressing the propriety of Petitioners continued detention within fourteen (14) days of the date of service. Respondent shall forward a copy to Petitioner.3. Whether Respondent elects to submit an answer or a dispositive motion, Petitioner shall file any response within seven (7) days of the date reflected on the certificate of service. Under the Courts local rules, a failure to respond will be considered a representation that Petitioner does not oppose the motion. See L. R. 7.4.4. Within three (3) days of the date of this Order, Petitioner shall provide Petitioners (1) A-Number and (2) country of birth. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#7

Jul 21, 2026

REPLY to 6 Order to Answer,,,, filed by Jose Abraham Zavala Callas. (Tostado, Paulette) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#8

Sep 02, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Patrick Contreras, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Motion for Extension of Time) (Herring, Jimmie) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 09/02/2026)

Sep 02, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr on behalf of Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Patrick Contreras, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Herring, Jimmie) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.]

#9

Sep 04, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time. Responses due by 9/9/2026. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#10

Sep 09, 2026

MOTION to Expedite by Jose Abraham Zavala Callas, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/30/2026. (Tostado, Paulette) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#11

Sep 09, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment Opposition and Response to Habeas Petition, Motion to Transfer, in the alternative, Motion to Stay, also in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion to Dismiss by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Patrick Contreras, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit District Court Stay Order, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit I-213 Record, # 4 Exhibit Arrest Warrant and Deportation Rights, # 5 Exhibit I-830, # 6 Exhibit Declaration, # 7 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Motion to Transfer) (Herring, Jimmie) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#12

Sep 18, 2026

REPLY to 11 MOTION for Summary Judgment Opposition and Response to Habeas Petition, Motion to Transfer, in the alternative, Motion to Stay, also in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion to Dismiss, filed by Jose Abraham Zavala Callas. (Tostado, Paulette) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#13

Nov 03, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Western District of Texas, Waco Division. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.] (Entered: 11/03/2026)

#14

Nov 03, 2026

Case electronically transferred in from the Southern District of Texas- Houston Division; Case Number 4:26-cv-04891. (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Interdistrict transfer to Western District of Texas, Waco Division. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 11/03/2026, filed. (acw4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 11/3/2026.]

Nov 03, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Nov 03, 2026

Case assigned to District Judge Leon Schydlower. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. Parties shall flatten all documents before e-filing and must comply with the Standing Orders located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/Judges-information/standing-orders/ (lad)

Nov 03, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

#15

Nov 04, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER DENYING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Abraham Zavala Callas. Signed by District Judge Leon Schydlower. (lad)

#16

Nov 04, 2026

Final JUDGMENT. Signed by District Judge Leon Schydlower. (lad) (Entered: 11/04/2026)