Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-02764
Cai v. Warden, Montgomery Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 07, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
June 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 07, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35524226) filed by Maohong Cai. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 07, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Apr 08, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Apr 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (bsg4)
Apr 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Apr 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#5
May 05, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#6
May 12, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#7
Jun 05, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondents' 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant and Request for Order to Show Cause is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#8
Jun 05, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' motion for summary judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 6/5/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Parties
Cai
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Warden, Montgomery Processing Center
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