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Case Information
Filed: January 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
April 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34848613) filed by PABLO EMILIO CUEVA-SALAS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 12, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 13, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (sew4) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Jan 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (sew4)
#4
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (jld4) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Answer
Jan 22, 2026
***Delivery Update re: 7 Document(s) Sent to U.S. Attorney General @ Washington, DC., filed. (Moving Through Network. Arrived at USPS Regional Facility. NORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTER. January 22, 2026, 12:04 am). (NOTE: East Coast and Central/South TX., experiencing extreme cold temps) (mmm4)
Jan 22, 2026
Delivery Confirmation
Jan 22, 2026
***Delivery Update re: 5 Document(s) Sent to Civil Process Clerk, filed. (Moving Through Network. Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, SOUTH HOUSTON PROCESSING CENTER, on January 22, 2026, 11:30 am) (mmm4)
Jan 22, 2026
***Delivery Update re: 6 Document(s) Sent to Warden, Montgomery Processing Center,, filed. (Moving Through Network. Arrived at USPS Regional Facility - NORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTER, January 22, 2026, 12:04 am) (mmm4)
#8
Jan 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Warden, Montgomery Processing Center, executed on 1/23/2026 re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (amp4) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Jan 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Civil Process Clerk, executed on 1/23/2026 re: 5 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (smg4) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Feb 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Feb 20, 2026
Response
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Response
#12
Mar 11, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#13
Apr 13, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondents' 11 RESPONSE to Habeas Petition and Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#14
Apr 13, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 4/13/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
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