Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01162
Riquelme Santamaria v. Warden, South Texas Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr.
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 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 due) filed by Levi Daniel Riquelme Santamaria. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Envelope) (scg5) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.] (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.] (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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ORDER
#3
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (scg5) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.] (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Levi Daniel Riquelme Santamaria, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/12/2026. (scg5) Modified on 2/19/2026 (scg5). [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.] (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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MOTION/APPLICATION
#5
Feb 19, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.] (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Clerk's
Feb 19, 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. (scg5) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.]
#7
Feb 20, 2026
ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Western District of Texas-San Antonio Division (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (aav5) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.] (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Order
Feb 23, 2026
Interdistrict transfer to Western District of Texas-San Antonio Division. Case transferred electronically, filed. (aav5) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/24/2026.]
Feb 23, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#8
Feb 24, 2026
Case electronically transferred in from Southern District of Texas-Laredo Division; Case Number 5:26-cv-00238. (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Feb 24, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Fred Biery. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (mgr)
Feb 24, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (mgr)
#9
Feb 25, 2026
Case Opening Letter
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Case Opening Letter
Feb 25, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Feb 25, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#10
Mar 05, 2026
Order
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Order
Parties
Riquelme Santamaria
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Warden, South Texas Processing Center
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