USA v. Vargas-Monreal

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
CORPUS CHRISTI DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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MJ ACTION NO. 2:26-MJ-00099
BRHAYAN ALEXIS VARGAS-
MONREAL
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18
U.S.C. § 3142(f). Detention of the defendant pending trial in this case is necessary because
there is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.
The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard. The weight
of the evidence is strong. The defendant is a citizen of Mexico with no status to remain or
enter the United States. He is charged with illegally re-entering the United States after
having been deported. The evidence indicates the defendant has been deported and illegally
re-entered the United States. While the defendant does have an immigration lawyer trying
to adjust his status, the defendant has not presented any evidence he would be eligible to
remain in the United States if released on bond. The defendant faces deportation if
convicted, which creates a strong incentive for the defendant to abscond from supervision.
The Defendant is ORDERED detained pending trial.
The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal or his
designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
ENTERED
February 11, 2026
Nathan Ochsner, Clerk
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practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending
appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation
with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney
for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the
defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with
a court proceeding.
ORDERED on February 11, 2026.
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Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge
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