Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01415

Lin v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: February 24, 2026
Assigned to: Orlando Luis Garcia
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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 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 24, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Benjing Lin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope)(nm) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 24, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Benjing Lin. (nm) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Feb 24, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Interpreter by Benjing Lin. (tt) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
Feb 24, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Bemporad (nm)
Feb 24, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA. (nm)
#3
Mar 05, 2026
Case Opening Letter to Benjing Lin. (nm) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Mar 05, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Mar 05, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#5
Mar 09, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall send copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Office of the United States Attorney. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve Respondent Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center, with copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 10 days after service.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Order
Mar 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Mar 09, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)
#6
Mar 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 5 Order,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (vl) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt

Parties

Lin
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Noem
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