Southern District of Georgia • 5:26-cv-00479
Vega Vargas v. Warden, Folkston ICE Processing Center
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Lisa Godbey Wood
Referred to:
Benjamin W. Cheesbro
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: May 01, 2026
Last Activity:
April 13, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Sofia Cristina Maldonado on behalf of Jose Victor Vega Vargas. (gmh) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
Apr 10, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Victor Vega Vargas. Responses due by 4/24/2026. REFERRED to Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. (gmh) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#3
Apr 10, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner's A-Number not supplied. After 14 days of noncompliance, a notice will be sent to a judicial officer for possible sanctions, to include dismissal. Deficiency Notice Compliance due by 4/24/2026. (gmh) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#4
Apr 13, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 4/13/2026. (mcm) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#5
Apr 13, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Warden-Respondent must file an answer to the Petition within 7 business days of the date of this Order. Show Cause Response due by 4/22/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 4/13/2026. (mcm) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
Parties
Vega Vargas
Party
Warden, Folkston ICE Processing Center
Party