Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00269
Martinez v. Acting Director
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Case Information
Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
March 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by David Pelegrin Martinez. (rlt5) Modified on 2/24/2026 (rlt5). (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/24/2026: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope) (rlt5). (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/24/2026: # 3 Attachment) (rlt5). (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION to Stay Removal and Prevent Transfer by David Pelegrin Martinez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/16/2026. (rlt5) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/24/2026: # 1 Certificate of Service) (rlt5). (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Stay
#3
Feb 23, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Expedite Ruling by David Pelegrin Martinez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/16/2026. (rlt5) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/24/2026: # 1 Certificate of Service) (rlt5). (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite
#4
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by David Pelegrin Martinez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/16/2026. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment
#5
Feb 23, 2026
*DOCKETED IN ERROR-See Dkt 1* MOTION to Terminate Proceedings Without Prejudice by David Pelegrin Martinez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/17/2026. (rlt5) Modified on 2/24/2026 (rlt5). Modified on 2/24/2026 (rlt5). Modified on 2/24/2026 (rlt5). (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Feb 23, 2026
Sponsor and Support Letter from Diagnel Fumero, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#6
Feb 24, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#8
Feb 24, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#9
Feb 24, 2026
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#10
Feb 24, 2026
ORDER. Having reviewed Petitioners Motion to Expedite Ruling, (Dkt. 3), Petitioners Motion is GRANTED IN PART. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner no later than March 3, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before March 12, 2026. ; Motion-related deadline set re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Feb 24, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5, receipt number 500001766, filed. (rlt5)
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
Filing Fee Received
Feb 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#14
Feb 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#15
Mar 03, 2026
Document
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Document
#16
Mar 12, 2026
Response
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Response
#17
Mar 13, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Acting Director
Party
Martinez
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