Garcia Vargas v. Vergara et al
Petitioner: Joaquin Garcia Vargas
Respondent: Miguel Vergara, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd Blanche and Warden, El Valle Detention Center
Case Number: 1:2026cv00813
Filed: July 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Betancourt
Referring 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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Date Filed Document Text
July 27, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Joaquin Garcia Vargas, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/17/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena)
July 27, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jrl1)
July 26, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
July 26, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36429536) filed by Joaquin Garcia Vargas. (Villalon, Lorena)

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Petitioner: Joaquin Garcia Vargas
Represented By: Lorena Villalon
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Respondent: Miguel Vergara
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
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Respondent: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
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Respondent: Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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