Ortiz-Romero v. MULLIN et al
Petitioner: Elvin Oseas Ortiz-Romero
Respondent: Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Juan Agudelo, Orlando Rodriguez and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 5:2026cv01641
Filed: September 15, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brian C Bajew
Referring Judge: John A Kazen
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 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER. Based upon a review of the #1 Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition no later than 9/23/2026. 28 U.S.C. 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioner's A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, he must do so no later than 9/30/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned removal or transfer of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)
September 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5)
September 16, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (scg5)
September 16, 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. (scg5)
September 15, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
September 15, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36844972) filed by Elvin Oseas Ortiz-Romero. (Powers, Ruby)

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Petitioner: Elvin Oseas Ortiz-Romero
Represented By: Ruby L Powers
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Respondent: Orlando Rodriguez
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