Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00449

#1

Mar 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#2

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#3

Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#4

Mar 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#5

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's pro se 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondent to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/30/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 4/6/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Mar 20, 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. (jb5)

Mar 20, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00, receipt number 500001857, filed. (eg5)

Mar 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected