Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00631
Chavez Alvarez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Juan Fernando Chavez Alvarez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (djm5) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 09, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (djm5) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Apr 09, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (djm5) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Apr 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Apr 09, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Apr 09, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500001940, filed. (eg5)
Apr 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (djm5)
Apr 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
Apr 10, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner no later than April 16, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before April 23, 2026. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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ORDER.
Apr 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#19
May 01, 2026
Judgment - Final
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Judgment - Final
#20
May 01, 2026
Sealed Document (use only if no other applicable option available)
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Sealed Document (use only if no other applicable option available)
#21
May 04, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#22
May 04, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#23
May 06, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Chavez Alvarez
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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