Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00456
HERNANDEZ DE LA CRUZ v. DHS
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Case Information
Filed: March 20, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
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:
June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35378095) filed by BRIAN ARATH HERNANDEZ DE LA CRUZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 20, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
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. (clr5)
Mar 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
Mar 23, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Mar 24, 2026
Certificate of Service
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Certificate of Service
#7
Mar 30, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#9
Apr 14, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#10
Apr 21, 2026
ORDER The Court GRANTS Petitioner leave to amend his petition by April 27, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the amended petition within seven days of its filing. If Petitioner fails to amend his petition, his petition may be dismissed without prejudice. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Apr 21, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gabriel Getachew Abebe on behalf of Pamela Bondi, DHS, EOIR LAREDO TX, KRISTI NOEM, MIGUEL VERGARA, filed. (Abebe, Gabriel)
#11
Apr 27, 2026
AMENDED PETITION with no against Pamela Bondi, DHS, EOIR LAREDO TX, KRISTI NOEM, Warden Rio Grande Processing Center, MIGUEL VERGARA filed by BRIAN ARATH HERNANDEZ DE LA CRUZ. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by BRIAN ARATH HERNANDEZ DE LA CRUZ. (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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AMENDED
#14
May 05, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#15
May 19, 2026
Order
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Order
#16
May 26, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#17
May 29, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Jun 15, 2026
Notice of Substitution by Ancy Thomas on behalf of Todd Blanche, DHS, EOIR LAREDO TX, Markwayne Mullin, MIGUEL VERGARA. Attorney Ancy Thomas added. Attorney Gabriel Getachew Abebe terminated, filed. (Thomas, Ancy)
Jun 15, 2026
Notice of Substitution - USA (Govt Use Only)
#19
Jun 22, 2026
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
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Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#20
Jun 29, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#21
Jun 29, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
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