Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02148

#1

Mar 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Oscar Alexander Flores Querales. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope)(vl) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#2

Mar 20, 2026

MOTION to Stay Transfer by Oscar Alexander Flores Querales. (vl) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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 Orlando L. Garcia. (vl)

#3

Apr 03, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Oscar Alexander Flores Querales. (vl) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 03, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 03, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#4

Apr 06, 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: 04/06/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Text Order DENYING 2 Motion to Stay Transfer entered by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. Any transfer of Petitioner to another detention facility will not impact this Court's jurisdiction or ability to review or rule upon the Petition. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)

Apr 07, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#5

Apr 08, 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: 04/09/2026)

#6

Apr 09, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt as to Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center & Mary F. Kruger, United States Attorney's Office Chief of 5 Order,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (bt) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#7

Apr 17, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

#8

Apr 17, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

#9

Apr 23, 2026

Response

#10

May 04, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#11

May 04, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

May 07, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#12

May 20, 2026

Response