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Case Information
Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
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:
April 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 9792), filed by Elmer Yat-Macz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Copy of Envelope)(nm) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jan 29, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA. (nm)
Jan 29, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer (nm)
#2
Feb 06, 2026
Case Opening Letter to Elmer Yat-Macz. (nm) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Feb 06, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Feb 06, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE-- It is ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall send copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order by certified mail return receipt requested to the Office of the United States Attorney. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve Respondent Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, with copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 10 days after service.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Order
#4
Feb 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 3 Order,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (vl) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#5
Feb 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Feb 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#7
Feb 23, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
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Extension of Time to File Answer
Feb 24, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Feb 24, 2026
Set/Reset Answer Deadline
#8
Feb 26, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Apr 15, 2026
Response
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Response
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