Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00128
Velasquez-Zepeda v. Rodriguez
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Case Information
Filed: January 29, 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:
May 01, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34974720) filed by CAMILO ENRIQUE VELASQUEZ-ZEPEDA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Form JS-44, # 2 Exhibit Combined Exhibits) (Reza-Rodriguez, Martin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 29, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory & Injunctive Relief. Based upon a review of the petition, Petitioner is DIRECTED to serve allRespondents and the United States attorney of the Southern District of Texasin accordance with Rule 4(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and include a copy of this Order with that service. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit proof that service was sent via certified mail to Respondents by 2/4/2026. Additionally, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 2/6/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/11/2026. 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 2/6/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioners counsel 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: 01/30/2026)
#5
Jan 30, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to Pamela Jo Bondi, Kristi Noem, Orlando Rodriguez, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Reza-Rodriguez, Martin) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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Summons - Request for Issuance
Jan 30, 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 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Feb 04, 2026
Summons - Request for Issuance
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Summons - Request for Issuance
#8
Feb 04, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
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Summons Issued/Not Issued
#9
Feb 04, 2026
Certificate of Service
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Certificate of Service
#10
Feb 06, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
#12
Feb 06, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#13
Feb 10, 2026
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
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Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#15
Feb 17, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#16
Feb 19, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#17
Mar 11, 2026
Expedite
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Expedite
#18
Apr 07, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#21
May 01, 2026
Judgment - Final
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Judgment - Final
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