Hernandez Calel v. Mullin et al
Petitioner: Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel
Respondent: MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Todd Blanche, Miguel Vergara and Orlando Perez
Case Number: 5:2026cv00751
Filed: April 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Diana Saldana
Referring Judge: Christopher dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 9, 2026 Filing 17 REPLY in support of Motion to Enforce, filed by Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel. (Attachments: #1 W.D. Tex. Order in Barrios-Martinez v. Bondi (Addressing individualized assessments for GPS monitoring)) (Henry, Melissa)
May 8, 2026 Filing 16 RESPONSE in Opposition to #14 MOTION to Enforce THE MAY 1, 2026 ORDER GRANTING HABEAS RELIEF DUE TO UNREASONABLE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to #12 Order, filed by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Vargas Istamo v. Perez, 5:25-cv-00186 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 3, 2026)) (Drootman, Eric)
May 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER to submit a response to the Motion, (Dkt. 12), no later than May 11, 2026.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (aav5)
May 2, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION to Enforce THE MAY 1, 2026 ORDER GRANTING HABEAS RELIEF DUE TO UNREASONABLE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to #12 Order by Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/26/2026. (Henry, Melissa)
May 2, 2026 Filing 13 ADVISORY ON PETITIONER'S RELEASE FROM CUSTODY by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
May 1, 2026 Filing 12 ORDE. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. #1 ), is GRANTED. Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. #9 ), is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5)
April 30, 2026 Filing 11 RESPONSE in Opposition to #9 MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel. (Henry, Melissa)
April 30, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa M. Henry on behalf of Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel, filed. (Henry, Melissa)
April 30, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric)
April 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #6 Motion for Melissa M Henry to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5)
April 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER. Accordingly, Ms. Henrys motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Court DENIES the motion as Ms. Henrys request to waive the requirement that she associate with local counsel is unnecessary. A separate order GRANTING admission to appear pro hac vice will follow. The Court emphasizes the importance of carefully reviewing the Southern District of Texas Local Rules. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5)
April 27, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Melissa M. Henry (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number CTXSDC-35687996) by Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/18/2026. (Attachments: #1 Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Pro Hac Vice Payment Receipt) (Henry, Melissa)
April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER. Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner no later than May 1, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before May 4, 2026. re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5)
April 27, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
April 25, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (av5)
April 24, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
April 24, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35679923) filed by WENDY JOANNA HERNANDEZ CALEL. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit List, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5) (Henry, Melissa)

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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: Miguel Vergara
Represented By: Eric Joel Drootman
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Respondent: Orlando Perez
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Petitioner: Wendy Joana Hernandez Calel
Represented By: Melissa Henry
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