Western District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01071

Santa Mejia v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to: David Briones
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: May 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 13, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Luis Felipe Santa Mejia. (ll) (# 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel) (ll). (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Apr 13, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Berton (ll)
#2
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis Signed by Judge David Briones. (ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 14, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Luis Felipe Santa Mejia.(ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#4
Apr 14, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Luis Felipe Santa Mejia. (ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#5
Apr 14, 2026
Transmittal via Certified Mailing of 2 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#6
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER DENYING 4 Motion to Appoint Counsel Signed by Judge David Briones. (ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#7
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Michael Watkins. Show Cause Response due by 4/17/2026. FURTHER directives within this order. Signed by Judge David Briones. (ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#8
Apr 14, 2026
Transmittal via Certified Mailing of 6 Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel, 7 Order to Show Cause (ll) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mailing
Apr 14, 2026
To be Referred to EP Mag Judge
#9
Apr 17, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#10
Apr 21, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Apr 21, 2026
Certified Mailing
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#12
Apr 22, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#13
Apr 28, 2026
Advisory to the Court
Main Document: Advisory to the Court
#14
Apr 30, 2026
Notice
Main Document: Notice
#15
May 01, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#16
May 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#17
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#18
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#19
May 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#20
May 19, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#21
May 20, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#22
May 20, 2026
Certified Mailing
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#23
May 26, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Answer
#24
May 26, 2026
Attachment
Main Document: Attachment
#25
May 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Main Document: Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#26
May 27, 2026
Certified Mailing
Main Document: Certified Mailing

Parties

Bondi
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Santa Mejia
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