Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02078
Arellano Gomez v. Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 27, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10781), filed by Cruz Arellano Gomez. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Mar 27, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (bc)
Mar 27, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)
#2
Apr 03, 2026
Case Opening Letter
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Case Opening Letter
Apr 03, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 03, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
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)
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Order
#4
Apr 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt as to Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center & Mary F. Kruger, United States Attorney's Office Chief of 3 Order,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (bt) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#5
Apr 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 4 Certified Mailing to Mary F. Kruger (slt) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Apr 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 5 Certified Mailing to Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center (slt) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#7
Apr 22, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
May 04, 2026
Response
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Response
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Arellano Gomez
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Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center
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