Cuellar v. Tate et al
Petitioner: Erica Elizabeth Rodriguez-De Cuellar
Respondent: Bret Bradford, Randy Tate, Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi
Case Number: 4:2026cv02064
Filed: March 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Charles Eskridge
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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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Standing Order re: Habeas Matters Concerning 8 USC 1225(B)(2)(A) (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (dek4)
April 27, 2026 Filing 8 FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on April 27, 2026 (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (mmm4)
April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #5 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition The petition for writ of habeas corpus is thus DENIED. Dkt. No. #1 . This action is DIMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. A final judgment will enter separately. (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (mmm4)
March 27, 2026 Filing 6 REPLY TO RESPONDENTS' RESPONSE TO HABEAS PETITION, filed by Erica Elizabeth Rodriguez-De Cuellar. (Mendez, Matthew)
March 26, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by Pam Bondi, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Parker, Lisa Luz)
March 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are thus ORDERED to show cause with a filing that establishes the propriety of Petitioners continued detention as to the procedural due process claim only. Show Cause Response due by 3/26/2026 (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (bli4)
March 16, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bow4)
March 16, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (bow4)
March 13, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
March 13, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35321210) filed by Erica Elizabeth Rodriguez-De Cuellar. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit) (Mendez, Matthew)

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Petitioner: Erica Elizabeth Rodriguez-De Cuellar
Represented By: Matthew Ray Mendez
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Respondent: Bret Bradford
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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Respondent: Randy Tate
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Respondent: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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Respondent: Pam Bondi
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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