Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00867
Vargas v. Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: February 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Xavier Rodriguez
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:
March 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Yorgelis Briceno Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope).(tt) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 03, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Yorgelis Briceno Vargas. (tt) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Feb 03, 2026
MOTION for Immediate Release by Yorgelis Briceno Vargas. (tt) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
Feb 03, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ. (tt)
Feb 03, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney. (tt)
#4
Feb 10, 2026
Case Opening Letter
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Case Opening Letter
Feb 10, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Feb 10, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#5
Feb 13, 2026
SERVICE ORDER-- It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within five (5) days of the date of service. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (mgr) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Order
#6
Feb 13, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 5 Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (mgr) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
Feb 13, 2026
Text order GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Court may waive the initial filing fee and costs where a plaintiff submits an affidavit indicating that he or she is unable to pay these fees and costs. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff indicates that she "is currently detained, has no income, no assets, and no ability to pay the filing fee." ECF No. 2. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the fee. See Williams v. Estelle, 681 F.2d 946, 947 (5th Cir. 1982) (noting that district courts have discretion in IFP determinations). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (TMlc)
Feb 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#7
Feb 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Mar 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#9
Mar 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
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Vargas
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Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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