Hernandez Mendiola v. Frink et al
Petitioner: Francisco Alejandro Hernandez Mendiola
Respondent: Martin Frink, Bret Bradford, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 4:2026cv03324
Filed: April 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Andrew S Hanen
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 8 U.S.C. ยง 1105 (a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 9, 2026 Filing 8 RESPONSE in Opposition to #6 MOTION for Summary Judgment Opposition and Response to Habeas Petition, Motion for Summary Judgment, in the alternative, Motion to Dismiss, filed by Francisco Alejandro Hernandez Mendiola. (Mendez, Matthew)
May 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Extension of Time; Answer due for Todd Blanche 5/22/2026; Bret Bradford 5/22/2026; Martin Frink 5/22/2026; Markwayne Mullin 5/22/2026.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified. (glk4)
May 22, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Summary Judgment Opposition and Response to Habeas Petition, Motion for Summary Judgment, in the alternative, Motion to Dismiss by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/12/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, #2 Exhibit I-213 Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, #3 Exhibit Immigration Judge Removal Order, #4 Exhibit Immigration Judge Pretermit Order, #5 Exhibit BIA Appeal) (Herring, Jimmie)
May 18, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Extension of Time Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Motion for Extension of Time) (Herring, Jimmie)
May 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified. (rsh4)
April 24, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4)
April 24, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
April 24, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35672360) filed by FRANCISCO ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ MENDIOLA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew)
April 24, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray 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: Francisco Alejandro Hernandez Mendiola
Represented By: Matthew Ray Mendez
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Respondent: Martin Frink
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Respondent: Bret Bradford
Represented By: Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr.
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr.
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr.
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