Guzman De Leon v. Houston Contract Detention Center et al
Petitioner: Candelario U Guzman De Leon
Respondent: Martin Frink, Houston Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche and US Attorney General
Case Number: 4:2026cv04541
Filed: June 9, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Sim Lake
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
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June 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 10/23/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9B before Judge Sim Lake. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (bow4)
June 11, 2026 Filing 4 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bow4)
June 11, 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. (bow4)
June 9, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
June 9, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to REQUIRING RESPONDENTS TO TIMELY RESPOND by Candelario U Guzman De Leon, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/30/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rodriguez, Jessica)
June 9, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36058877) filed by Candelario U Guzman De Leon. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Exhibit) (Rodriguez, Jessica)

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Petitioner: Candelario U Guzman De Leon
Represented By: Jessica Yolanda Rodriguez
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