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:
July 02, 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#9
Feb 24, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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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
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 Filing fee: $5, receipt number 500001766, filed. (rlt5)
Feb 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Feb 24, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#14
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by HILDA M. GARCIA CONCEPCION on behalf of Acting Director, Field Office Director, filed. (Concepcion, Hilda) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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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
#18
Mar 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#19
May 21, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#20
May 29, 2026
Order
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Order
#21
Jun 05, 2026
Response to Motion
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Response to Motion
#22
Jun 22, 2026
Modify
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Modify
#23
Jun 22, 2026
Order
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Order
#24
Jul 02, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#25
Jul 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#26
Jul 02, 2026
Order
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Order
Parties
Acting Director
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Martinez
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