Loi v Vergara et al
Petitioner: Vikas Loi
Respondent: Miguel Vergara, Markwayne Mullin, US Attorney General and Todd M Lyons
Case Number: 1:2026cv00341
Filed: July 14, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: James Wesley Hendrix
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Habeas Corpus: Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jury Demanded By: None
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July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 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 August 3, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than August 17, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on July 15, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition (Dkt. No. #1 ). The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Tami C Parker-DOJ, Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Respondents. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 7/14/2026) (skh)
July 14, 2026 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (skh)
July 14, 2026 Filing 2 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Ruby Kaur (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16612909) filed by Vikas Loi (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order PHB) (Green, Nathaniel) (Main Document 2 and Attachment 1 replaced after flattening on 7/14/2026) (skh).
July 14, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Vikas Loi. 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-16612727) 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 Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibits, #3 Additional Page(s) PHB App Order) (Green, Nathaniel) (Attachment 1 replaced after flattening on 7/14/2026) (skh).

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Petitioner: Vikas Loi
Represented By: Nathaniel Green, III
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Respondent: Miguel Vergara
Represented By: Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ
Represented By: Tami C Parker-DOJ
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ
Represented By: Tami C Parker-DOJ
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Respondent: US Attorney General
Represented By: Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ
Represented By: Tami C Parker-DOJ
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Respondent: Todd M Lyons
Represented By: Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ
Represented By: Tami C Parker-DOJ
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