Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02146

Moncada-Contreras v. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: March 20, 2026
Assigned to: Xavier Rodriguez
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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 04, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 20, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Andres Moncada-Contreras. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope)(vl) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 20, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Andres Moncada-Contreras. (vl) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Mar 20, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Bemporad (vl)
Mar 20, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (vl)
#3
Apr 03, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Jose Andres Moncada-Contreras. (vl) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Apr 03, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Apr 03, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 09, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Court may waive the initial filing fee and costs where a plaintiff submits an affidavit indicating that he or she is unable to pay these fees and costs. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff indicates that he is currently detained, has no income, no assets, and no ability to pay the filing fee. ECF No. 2. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the fee. See Williams v. Estelle, 681 F.2d 946, 947 (5th Cir. 1982) (noting the Court's discretion in IFP determinations). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
Apr 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Apr 16, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#5
Apr 23, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#6
Apr 23, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#7
May 04, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Department of Homeland Security
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Moncada-Contreras
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