Ordaz v. USA
Petitioner: Johnny Ordaz
Respondent: USA
Case Number: 3:2026cv01102
Filed: April 6, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jane J Boyle
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet: Motions to Vacate Sentence
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the motion to vacate, set aside, or correct sentence under 28 U.S.C. 2255 is summarily dismissed without prejudice. See Rule 4(b) of the Rules Governing Section 2255 Proceedings. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 22(b), Rule 11(a) of the Rules Governing ' 2255 proceedings, and 28 U.S.C. ' 2253(c), the court DENIES a certificate of appealability. (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 4/27/2026) (ykp)
April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order: Movant's #2 motion to vacate sentence under 28 U.S.C. 2255 is summarily dismissed without prejudice. Assuming that Movant is challenging the execution of his sentence under 28 U.S.C. 2241, the construed petition is dismissed without prejudice for lack of jurisdiction. The clerk of the court is directed to (1) open for indexing purposes a habeas corpus action (nature of suit code 530 with cause 28 U.S.C. 2241), (2) list as Respondent the Warden of Forrest City FCI, (3) directly assign the new action to the same District Judge and Magistrate Judge as this action, (4) docket a copy of this order and the construed habeas petition in the new action, and (5) close the new action on the basis of this order. (Case 3:26-1347-B-BT opened on 4/27/20260 (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 4/27/2026) (ykp)
April 27, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3,4. Mon Apr 27 10:23:41 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 6, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Vacate under 28 U.S.C. 2255 (Criminal Case Number 3:17-CR-00092-M) 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. (kcr)
April 6, 2026 Filing 1 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kcr)
April 6, 2026 New Case Notes: A filing fee is not due for this case. Initiating documents received by mail. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) (kcr)

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