Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00518
De Leon v. US Immigration & Customs Enforcement <b><font color="red"> DO NOT DOCKET. Case transferred to Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division.</font></b>
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Case Information
Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Andrew S. Hanen
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 03, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Santiago Mendez De Leon. (th4) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 22, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (glc4) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 22, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (glc4) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray 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. (glc4)
Jan 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
Jan 30, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
#6
Feb 03, 2026
Transfer Case (to a different court)
Main Document:
Transfer Case (to a different court)
#7
Feb 03, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
Main Document:
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
Feb 03, 2026
Receipt of Transfer Letter
Parties
De Leon
Party
US Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Party