NIE v. Mullin, in his capacity as Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security et al
Petitioner: Chunfeng NIE
Respondent: Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Miguel Vergara and Orlando Perez
Case Number: 5:2026cv00664
Filed: April 15, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: John A Kazen
Referring Judge: Diana Song Quiroga
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
April 30, 2026 Filing 7 REPLY to #6 MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Chunfeng NIE. (Roque, Karina)
April 20, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 5/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric)
April 20, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than April 23, 2026. 28 U.S.C. 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than April 30, 2026. re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5)
April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5)
April 15, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
April 15, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35591238) filed by Chunfeng NIE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Roque, Karina)
April 15, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (clr5)

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Petitioner: Chunfeng NIE
Represented By: Karina Roque
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Eric Joel Drootman
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Eric Joel Drootman
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Respondent: Todd Lyons
Represented By: Eric Joel Drootman
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Respondent: Miguel Vergara
Represented By: Eric Joel Drootman
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Respondent: Orlando Perez
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