Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00180

Zapata Garza v. NOEM

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Case Information

Filed: February 05, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: March 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35035476) filed by Virgilio Zapata Garza. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Geovanna Salgado, # 2 Exhibit 2 - ICE Detainee Locator, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Aracely Zapata Trevino, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Work Permit, # 5 Exhibit 5 - EOIR Notice of Hearing, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Form I-213, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Withdrawal of Application for Admission, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Notice to Appear, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Warrant of Arrest, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Notice of Custody Determination, # 11 Exhibit 11 - IJ Admin Closure Order, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Proof of I-589 Fee Payment, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Family Letters of Support, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Psychological Evaluation) (Garcia, Carlos) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 05, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Feb 06, 2026
Main Document
Main Document: Order
Attachment 1: Main Document
#5
Feb 06, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#6
Feb 06, 2026
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
Feb 06, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Feb 06, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)
#9
Feb 13, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#10
Feb 18, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#11
Feb 24, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#12
Feb 25, 2026
Advisory
Main Document: Advisory
#13
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Mar 10, 2026
Advisory
Main Document: Advisory
#16
Mar 10, 2026
Advisory
Main Document: Advisory

Parties

NOEM
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Zapata Garza
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