Huerta Cabrera v. Bradford et al
Petitioner: Christopher Huerta Cabrera
Respondent: Bret Bradford, Mark Wayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd Blanche, Executive Office for Immigration Review and Montgomery ICE Processing Center
Case Number: 4:2026cv03385
Filed: April 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Kenneth M Hoyt
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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May 15, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Mark Wayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/5/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order) (Wyman, Elizabeth)
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.) The proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within fourteen (14) days of the date of service. The petitioner must file any response within ten (10) days of the date reflected on the certificate of service. The respondents must notify the petitioners counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer of the petitioner outside of the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified. (mmm4)
April 28, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4)
April 28, 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. (bsg4)
April 27, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
April 27, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35692517) filed by CHRISTOPHER HUERTA CABRERA. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena)

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Respondent: Bret Bradford
Represented By: Elizabeth A Wyman
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Respondent: Mark Wayne Mullin
Represented By: Elizabeth A Wyman
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Respondent: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Represented By: Elizabeth A Wyman
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Elizabeth A Wyman
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Respondent: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Represented By: Elizabeth A Wyman
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Respondent: Montgomery ICE Processing Center
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Petitioner: Christopher Huerta Cabrera
Represented By: Lorena Villalon
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