Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01946
Prada Querales v. U.S Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: March 19, 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:
April 28, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 19, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10658), filed by Abraham Jose Prada Querales. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Mar 19, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)
Mar 19, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney (kc)
#2
Mar 30, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Abraham Jose Prada Querales. (kc) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Mar 30, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mar 30, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Mar 31, 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: 03/31/2026)
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Order
#4
Apr 01, 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, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, with copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
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Order
#5
Apr 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order, (vl) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Apr 13, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#7
Apr 14, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#8
Apr 20, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Apr 28, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Prada Querales
Party
U.S Department of Homeland Security
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