Gallardo Ortega v. Bondi et al
Petitioner: Mr. Martin Gallardo Ortega
Respondent: Pamela Jo Bondi, Kristi Noem, Bret A. Bradford and Raymond Thompson
Case Number: 4:2026cv01382
Filed: February 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: George C Hanks
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
February 24, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi, Bret A. Bradford, Kristi Noem, and Raymond Thompson. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons) (smg4)
February 20, 2026 Filing 4 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (glc4)
February 20, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
February 20, 2026 Filing 2 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Pamela Jo Bondi, Bret A. Bradford, Kristi Noem, Raymond Thompson, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Summons-Secretary of DHS, #2 Exhibit Summons-Director Detention and Removal HoustonField Office, #3 Exhibit Summons-Warden JC Processing Center) (Rivera Bujosa, Octavio)
February 20, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35143826) filed by Martin Gallardo Ortega. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, Automated Case Information, #3 Exhibit B, Notice to Appear, #4 Exhibit C, Bond Order, #5 Exhibit D, ICE Detainee Locator) (Rivera Bujosa, Octavio)
February 20, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan 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. (glc4)

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Petitioner: Mr. Martin Gallardo Ortega
Represented By: Octavio M. Rivera Bujosa
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Respondent: Pamela Jo Bondi
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Respondent: Kristi Noem
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Respondent: Bret A. Bradford
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