Rico-Martinez v. Blanche et al
Petitioner: Josue Emanuel Rico-Martinez
Respondent: Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Patrick Contreras, Raymond Thompson, Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Case Number: 4:2026cv06322
Filed: August 5, 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: 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 30, 2026 Filing 6 RESPONSE in Opposition to #5 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Josue Emanuel Rico-Martinez. (Rivera Bujosa, Octavio)
September 10, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative ( Motion Docket Date 10/1/2026.), MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Patrick Contreras, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Link, Alexandra)
September 3, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexandra Grace Link on behalf of Todd Blanche, Patrick Contreras, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Link, Alexandra)
August 28, 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)
August 6, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (hcm4)
August 6, 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. (hcm4)
August 5, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
August 5, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36512844) filed by Josue Emanuel Rico-Martinez. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, Notice to Appear, #3 Exhibit 2, Motion to Dismiss, #4 Exhibit 3, ICE Form I-830, #5 Exhibit 4, ICE Detainee Locator, #6 Exhibit 5, EOIR Automated Case Information) (Rivera Bujosa, Octavio)

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Petitioner: Josue Emanuel Rico-Martinez
Represented By: Octavio M. Rivera Bujosa
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Respondent: Patrick Contreras
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Respondent: Raymond Thompson
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Respondent: Department of Homeland Security
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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Respondent: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Represented By: Alexandra Grace Link
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