Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02668

CHEN v. VERGARA

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Case Information

Filed: April 22, 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 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 22, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXWDC-21812258), filed by QIN CHEN. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1)within 7 days of electronic service. The response must identify all pertinent factual and procedural background information, including: (a) the date Petitioner entered the United States; (b) whether Petitioner was previously apprehended and then released by immigration authorities; and (c) the status of Petitioners immigration and/or removal proceedings. If Petitioner elects to file a reply, she may do so no later than 7 days after Respondents response is filed. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (bt) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Order
Apr 22, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephenson (rqr)
Apr 22, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Orlando L. Garcia. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rqr)
Apr 22, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 22, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 23, 2026
STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Garcia. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Garcia's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6). Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (r013) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Apr 29, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

CHEN
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VERGARA
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