Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01926
Monzon Herrera v. United States Attorney Western District of Texas
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Case Information
Filed: March 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
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:
May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 18, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 PAID; receipt number NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE), filed by Marling Aracelly Monzon Herrera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope)(kc) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 18, 2026
MOTION Requesting Court Assistance with Service of Process by Marling Aracelly Monzon Herrera. (kc) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#5
Mar 18, 2026
Filing fee received in the amount of $5, receipt number 10648 (tt) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Filing Fee Received
Mar 18, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)
Mar 18, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer (kc)
#3
Mar 27, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Marling Aracelly Monzon Herrera. (kc) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Mar 27, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mar 27, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#4
Mar 30, 2026
STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Garcia. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Garcia's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6). Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (r013) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Order
#6
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is further ORDERED that:1. Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 10 days after service. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court construes the Petition as raising, at least in part, a Fifth Amendment Due Process claim which Respondents should address. See, e.g., Bonilla Chicas v. Warden, __ F. Supp.3d __, No. 26-CV-131, 2026 WL 539475, at *6 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026); Marceau v. Noem, No. 26-CV-237-KC, 2026 WL 368953, at *1 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 9, 2026). Respondents may, in lieu of a response, file a motion requesting additional time of up to 20 days to respond. See id.a. The response must include all relevant background information and, where possible, supporting documentation, as to the following: (a) the date Petitioner entered the United States; (b) whether Petitioner was previously apprehended and released by immigration authorities; and (c) the status of Petitioners removal proceedings. 2. If Petitioner elects to file a reply, he may do so no later than 7 days after the Respondents response is filed.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (bt) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
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Order
#7
Mar 31, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt as to Mary F. Krueger, United States Attorney's Office & Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 6 Order,,,, (bt) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
Apr 01, 2026
Text Order MOOTING 2 Motion Requesting Court Assistance with Service of Process entered by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. The Court's service order was rendered March 31, 2026. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)
Apr 01, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#8
Apr 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#9
Apr 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#10
Apr 16, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
May 13, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Monzon Herrera
Party
United States Attorney Western District of Texas
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