Tortola-Figueroa v. Blanche et al
Petitioner: Biby Abigail Tortola Figueroa
Respondent: Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Patrick Contreras and Martin Frink
Case Number: 4:2026cv05620
Filed: July 16, 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
September 9, 2026 Filing 8 RESPONSE in Opposition to #7 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Biby Abigail Tortola Figueroa. (Rivera Bujosa, Octavio)
September 2, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative ( Motion Docket Date 9/23/2026.), MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Patrick Contreras, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Link, Alexandra)
August 21, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexandra Grace Link on behalf of Todd Blanche, Patrick Contreras, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Link, Alexandra)
July 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 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)
July 19, 2026 Filing 5 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. (Hylden, Michael)
July 19, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Anthony Hylden on behalf of Todd Blanche, Patrick Contreras, Martin Frink, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Hylden, Michael)
July 16, 2026 Filing 4 CLERK'S NOTICE Requiring Statement of Case Review re: #1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Parties notified, filed. (acw4)
July 16, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4)
July 16, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
July 16, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36351224) filed by Bibi Abigail Tortola-Figueroa. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, Notice to Appear, #3 Exhibit 2, ICE Detainee Locator, #4 Exhibit 3, EOIR Automated Case Information) (Rivera Bujosa, Octavio)
July 16, 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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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Michael Anthony Hylden
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Michael Anthony Hylden
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Respondent: Patrick Contreras
Represented By: Michael Anthony Hylden
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Petitioner: Biby Abigail Tortola Figueroa
Represented By: Octavio M. Rivera Bujosa
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