Rodriguez-Valera v. Mullin et al
Petitioner: JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ-VALERA
Respondent: Todd Blanche, District Director Ricky Hamilton, Mark Wayne Mullin, Todd Lyons and John Doe
Case Number: 4:2026cv03108
Filed: April 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Nicholas J Ganjei
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
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER ON RESPONSIVE BRIEFING. Re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The proper Respondent shall file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading addressing the propriety of Petitioners continued detention within fourteen (14) days of the date of service. Respondent shall forward a copy to Petitioner. Whether Respondent elects to submit an answer or a dispositive motion, Petitioner shall file any response within seven (7) days of the date reflected on the certificate of service. Under the Courts local rules, a failure to respond will be considered a representation that Petitioner does not oppose the motion. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4)
May 4, 2026 Filing 7 Statement of Case Review by USA . The above-captioned matter was not charged, litigated, considered, or investigated by the USAO for the Southern District of Texas at any time from January 2025 through March 2026, filed. (Parker, Lisa Luz)
May 1, 2026 Filing 6 CLERK'S NOTICE Requiring Statement of Case Review re: #1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Parties notified, filed. (glc4)
April 17, 2026 Filing 5 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4)
April 17, 2026 Filing 4 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
April 17, 2026 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ-VALERA, filed. (Bah, Halimatou)
April 17, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Petition for a writ of habeas by JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ-VALERA, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Bah, Halimatou)
April 17, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35616282) filed by JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ-VALERA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit EXHIBIT A - G, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Bah, Halimatou)
April 17, 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. (bsg4)

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Petitioner: JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ-VALERA
Represented By: Halimatou Bah
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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Respondent: District Director Ricky Hamilton
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Respondent: Mark Wayne Mullin
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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Respondent: Todd Lyons
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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Respondent: John Doe
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