Padilla Castillo v. Vergara et al
Petitioner: Anderson Santiago Padilla Castillo
Respondent: Miguel Vergara, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd Blanche and Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
Case Number: 1:2026cv00993
Filed: September 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Fernando Rodriguez
Referring Judge: Ignacio Torteya
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
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September 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). ORDERED that by no later than October 2, 2026 Petitioner Anderson Santiago Padilla Castillo shall file a Statement explaining why the reasoning in the previously-referenced decisions does not apply to the claims that he presents. If Petitioner does not file the Statement, the Court will deny the Petition. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding.Submission Date 10/2/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1)
September 11, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (sac1)
September 10, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
September 10, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36809389) filed by Anderson Santiago Padilla Castillo. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Villalon, Lorena)

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Petitioner: Anderson Santiago Padilla Castillo
Represented By: Lorena Villalon
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Respondent: Miguel Vergara
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