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Filed: March 30, 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:
April 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
Mar 30, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge FARRER (cav)
#1
Apr 02, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 02, 2026
Case Opening Letter FOR Victor Manuel Velasquez-Menjivar MAILED TO THEIR ADDRESS ON FILE. (cav) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Apr 02, 2026
CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO JUDGE Orlando L. Garcia & REFERRED TO JUDGE RICHARD B. FARRER. (cav)
Apr 02, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 02, 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 Mary F. Kruger, United States Attorney's Office Chief & Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order,,,, (bt) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#5
Apr 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt delivered Mary F. Kruger United States Attorney's Office of 4 Certified Mail Receipt. (ktm) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Apr 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#7
Apr 23, 2026
Response
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Response
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Velasquez-Menjivar
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