Contreras Cruz v. Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center et al
Petitioner: Michael Contreras Cruz
Respondent: Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center, Miguel Vergara, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 1:2026cv00723
Filed: July 1, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Rolando Olvera
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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August 13, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander)
August 13, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
July 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER entered. To expedite the Court's review, Respondents are ORDERED to submit a response to the Petition no later than 20 days after service of the Petition upon Respondents. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. #1 ) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to [email protected]. re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1)
July 2, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (sac1)
July 1, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
July 1, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36234752) filed by Michael Contreras Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew)

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Petitioner: Michael Contreras Cruz
Represented By: Matthew Ray Mendez
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Respondent: Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center
Represented By: Alexander Roland McDonough
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Respondent: Miguel Vergara
Represented By: Alexander Roland McDonough
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Alexander Roland McDonough
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Alexander Roland McDonough
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