Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01925

Medal Sotelo v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: March 18, 2026
Assigned to: Samuel Frederick Biery Jr.
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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 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 18, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 PAID receipt number NOT AVAILABLE), filed by Jesmer Josue Medal Sotelo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope)(kc) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#3
Mar 18, 2026
Filing fee received in the amount of $5, receipt number 10649 (tt) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document: Filing Fee Received
Mar 18, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to Honorable Judge Fred Biery. (kc)
Mar 18, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer (kc)
#2
Mar 27, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Jesmer Josue Medal Sotelo. (kc) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Mar 27, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Mar 27, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Mar 29, 2026
ORDER DIRECTING SERVICE and ANSWER/RESPONSE. IT IS ORDERED that the U.S. District Clerk: (1) furnish the Office of the U.S. Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, with copies of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order and (2) serve Respondent, Warden of the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center by certified mail return receipt requested. Additionally, IT IS ORDERED that Respondents file an answer or response to the Petition within thirty (30) days from the date of service.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Apr 01, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 4 Order, along with 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (rqr) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Apr 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#7
Apr 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#8
May 06, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#9
May 22, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Medal Sotelo
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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