Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00253

#1

Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00 DUE) filed by Aide Choque-Laura. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Page, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Immigration Order, # 4 Envelope) (akp5) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#2

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (akp5) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#3

Feb 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. This case will be automatically referred to the randomly selected magistrate judge under the governing Special Order or divisional procedures. (akp5)

Feb 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 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 stating the lawful basis for Petitioners detention and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/2/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 3/9/2026. Respondents are further 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 2/20/2026. Additionally, 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. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/23/2026)