USA v. Castellanos-Espinal

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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-00147
ISAAC ELIMELEC CASTELLANOS-
ESPINAL
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 not a citizen of the United States and has no
status to remain or enter the United States. He is charged with illegally re-entering the
United States after having been deported. The defendant has not presented any evidence
he would be eligible to remain in the United States if released on bond. Further, the
defendant’s lack of compliance with immigration laws is a clear indication the defendant
is unwilling to comply with conditions of release.
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 practicable, from persons
awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal. The defendant shall
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
ENTERED
February 26, 2026
Nathan Ochsner, Clerk
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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 26, 2026.
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Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge
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