Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02250
Tapia-Cruz v. U.S Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr.
Referred to:
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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 22, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 02, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10862), filed by Hugo Tapia-Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 02, 2026
Case Opening Letter sent to Hugo Tapia-Cruz. (bc) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Apr 02, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer (bc)
Apr 02, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY (bc)
Apr 07, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Apr 07, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#3
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER DIRECTING SERVICE and ANSWER/RESPONSE-- IT IS ORDERED that Respondents file an answer or response to the Petition within thirty (30) days from the date of service. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (bt) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Apr 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt as to Stephanie Rico, Civil Process Clerk & Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order (bt) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt
#5
Apr 23, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#6
Apr 23, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#7
May 20, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
May 22, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
Parties
Tapia-Cruz
Party
U.S Department of Homeland Security
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