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Case Information
Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
April 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Armando Castro Eraso. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Jan 23, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
Jan 26, 2026
ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 2/2/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later 2/6/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to file an advisory or otherwise address in their responsive briefing whether Petitioner is a class member and the effect, if any, of the class certification and declaratory relief. Respondents should file their advisory or responsive briefing with the Court on this issue by 2/2/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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ORDER.
Jan 28, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#7
Feb 02, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
#8
Feb 02, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
#9
Feb 03, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#10
Feb 10, 2026
Order
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Order
#11
Feb 11, 2026
Emergency
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Emergency
#12
Feb 13, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#13
Feb 13, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
#14
Mar 19, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#16
Mar 23, 2026
Judgment - Final
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Judgment - Final
#19
Apr 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Castro Eraso
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