Argueta Bardales v. Frink, et al
Petitioner: Kenner Michael Argueta Bardales
Respondent: Martin Frink, Director of the Houston Field Office (ICE), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Attorney General Of The United States and U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Case Number: 4:2026cv03944
Filed: May 15, 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
July 9, 2026 Filing 7 RESPONSE to Habeas Petition, filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Sabin, Nicholas)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER FOR EXPEDITED ANSWER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
June 26, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION to Expedite Consideration and Resolution of #1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and #2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Kenner Michael Argueta Bardales, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/17/2026. (sew4)
May 18, 2026 Filing fee: $5.00 re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 400020674, filed. (mew4)
May 18, 2026 Filing 4 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
May 18, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (mew4)
May 18, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (mew4)
May 15, 2026 Filing 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Kenner Michael Argueta Bardales, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (mew4)
May 15, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Kenner Michael Argueta Bardales. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Envelope) (mew4)

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Petitioner: Kenner Michael Argueta Bardales
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Represented By: Nicholas Weston Sabin
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