Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00767
Castaneda Menendez v. Warden D.C Cole/ICE
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Case Information
Filed: April 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Erick Anibal Castaneda Menendez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (aav5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Apr 28, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (aav5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Apr 28, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1) and serve it on the pro se Petitioner no later than May 4, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before May 11, 2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Order
Apr 28, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Apr 28, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (aav5)
Apr 28, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Apr 28, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002028, filed. (eg5)
Apr 29, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher David Bastian on behalf of Warden D.C Cole/ICE, filed. (Bastian, Christopher)
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#8
May 04, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#9
May 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#11
May 07, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#12
May 08, 2026
Judgment - Final
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Judgment - Final
#13
May 19, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#14
May 19, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
Parties
Castaneda Menendez
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Warden D.C Cole/ICE
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