Torres-Aparicio v. Vergara et al
Petitioner: Luis Emigdio Torres-Aparicio
Respondent: Miguel Vergara, Markwayne Mullin, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney Genera Todd Blanche, Executive Office for Immigration and Review and Warden of Rio Grande Processing Center
Case Number: 5:2026cv00874
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brian C Bajew
Referring Judge: Diana Saldana
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
June 4, 2026 Filing 11 ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Abebe, Gabriel)
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER Petitioner's #1 petition is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as premature. Respondents' #8 Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, is GRANTED in part. Petitioner is advised that he may re-file his petition if he remains in custody and he can establish that his detention has become unconstitutionally prolonged under Zadvydas. A separate final judgment will follow.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5)
May 26, 2026 Filing 9 REPLY to Response to #8 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus , filed by Luis Emigdio Torres-Aparicio. (Villalon, Lorena)
May 19, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 6/9/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order) (Abebe, Gabriel)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are hereby Ordered to show cause and submit a response to the habeas petition, #1 and serve it on Petitioner no later than 5/19/2026. Petitioner is Ordered to submit a reply to Respondents response on or before 5/26/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5)
May 12, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35819444) filed by Luis Emigdio Torres-Aparicio. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena)

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Petitioner: Luis Emigdio Torres-Aparicio
Represented By: Lorena Villalon
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Respondent: Miguel Vergara
Represented By: Gabriel Getachew Abebe
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Gabriel Getachew Abebe
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Respondent: Department of Homeland Security
Represented By: Gabriel Getachew Abebe
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Respondent: U.S. Attorney Genera Todd Blanche
Represented By: Gabriel Getachew Abebe
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Respondent: Executive Office for Immigration and Review
Represented By: Gabriel Getachew Abebe
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Respondent: Warden of Rio Grande Processing Center
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