Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00260
Castillo v. WARDEN OF THE RIO GRANDE PROCESSING CENTER
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Case Information
Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
February 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35153988) filed by Guillermo Efrain Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Feb 24, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Feb 24, 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)
Feb 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
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Castillo
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WARDEN OF THE RIO GRANDE PROCESSING CENTER
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