Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02012

#1

Mar 23, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10721), filed by Sergey Shtern. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Mar 23, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad (kc)

Mar 23, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)

#4

Mar 27, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Sergey Shtern. (mgr) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#2

Apr 02, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Sergey Shtern. (kc) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 02, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#3

Apr 03, 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: 04/03/2026)

#5

Apr 07, 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: 04/08/2026)

#6

Apr 08, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt as to Mary F. Kruger, United States Attorney's Office Chief & Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center of 5 Order,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (bt) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#7

Apr 23, 2026

Response

#9

May 13, 2026

Advisory to the Court

#10

May 20, 2026

Advisory to the Court