Torres Medrano v. Mullin et al
| Miguel Angel Torres Medrano |
| Joshua D Johnson, Department of Homeland Security, Todd M Lyons, Pamela J Bondi and Markwayne Mullin |
| 1:2025cv00285 |
| December 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Abilene Office |
| James Wesley Hendrix |
| Prisoner Pet/Habeas Corpus: Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| None |
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Filing 19
FINAL JUDGMENT. For the reasons stated in the Court's Order (Dkt. No. #18 ), it is ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. #1 ) is dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/13/2026) (skh)
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Filing 18
ORDER. The Court concludes that Torres Medrano's claims are moot. Cf. Nieto-Ramirez v. Holder, 583 F. App'x 330, 331-32 (5th Cir. 2014) (dismissing as moot a challenge to mandatory detention because the petitioner had been deported, meaning the court "could not effect [a] bond hearing"). Thus, the petition (Dkt. No. #1 ) is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Markwayne Mullin replaced Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security on March 26, 2026. Thus, he is automatically substituted as a party to this action. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/13/2026) (skh)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Release from Custody filed by Pamela J Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibits 1-3) (Durden-DOJ, Todd)
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Filing 16
RESPONSE filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re: #15 Order (Durden-DOJ, Todd) Modified docket text on 2/17/2026 (skh).
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Filing 15
ORDER. The Court orders the respondents to file a response, no later than February 13, 2026, addressing whether Torres Medrano's detention without an arrest warrant violates the Fourth Amendment. The response should contain all evidence relevant to Torres Medrano's claim. Torres Medrano may file a reply with additional evidence on the Fourth Amendment issue on or before February 27, 2026. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 1/30/2026) (skh)
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Filing 14
Appendix in Support filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re #13 Reply - Appendix in Support of Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Durden-DOJ, Todd)
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Filing 13
REPLY filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, (Durden-DOJ, Todd)
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Filing 12
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd)
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Filing 10
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) (skh)
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Filing 9
NOTICE of compliance with order re: #7 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer,,,,, Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,,, filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Joshua D Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Cruce-Haag-DOJ, Ann)
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Filing 8
ORDER. Because Torres Medrano fails to show a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, the Court denies his emergency motion for TRO or preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. #2 ). Torres Medrano's habeas petition (Dkt. No. #1 ) remains pending. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 12/22/2025) (skh)
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Filing 7
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than January 12, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than January 26, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on December 24, 2025, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioners habeas petition (Dkt. No. #1 )and motion for a TRO or preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. #2 ). Service of this Order, as well as the petition and its attachments (Dkt. Nos. 1 to 1-3), shall be made by the petitioner on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, by 12:00 p.m. CT on December 23, 2025, which shall constitute good and sufficient service on the respondents. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 12/22/2025) (skh)
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Filing 6
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE: The Court will immediately transfer this habeas action to Abilene Division of the Northern District of Texas under Sections 1406(a) and 1631. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 12/22/2025) (kcr)
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Filing 5
ORDER: The Court VACATES its prior order. (ECF No. #4 ). The Court intends, by separate order, to address its concerns as to venue in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/22/2025) (kcr)
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Filing 4
***VACATED PER #5 ORDER*** ORDER re: #2 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction. Respondents-Defendants shall file a notice of appearance in this action by 12/29/2025. By 12/29/2025, Petitioner-Plaintiff Medrano must file a supplement to his TRO that (i) clearly shows the immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result before Respondents-Defendants can be heard in opposition; 2 and (ii) includes a written certification from counsel of any efforts made to give notice to Respondents-Defendants and the reasons why such notice should not be required. Counsel for Petitioner-Plaintiff Medrano is DIRECTED to notify the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas of his lawsuit and of this Order. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/22/2025) (axm) Modified on 12/22/2025 (kcr).
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NEW CASE NUMBER 1:25-cv-00285-H has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 3:25-cv-03495-E-BN. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (rekc)
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Filing 3
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. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (kcr)
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Filing 2
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Miguel Angel Torres Medrano (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Show Cause Order) (Gividen, Danial) Modified event text on 12/22/2025 (kcr).
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Filing 1
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Miguel Angel Torres Medrano. 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-16072112) 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, #2 Exhibit(s) Appendix) (Gividen, Danial)
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