Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02462
Dominguez Reyes v. U.S Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
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 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 13, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11013), filed by Dariel Frank Dominguez Reyes. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 13, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney (kc)
Apr 13, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)
#2
Apr 17, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Dariel Frank Dominguez Reyes. (kc) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Apr 17, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 17, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 20, 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: 04/20/2026)
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Order
#4
Apr 30, 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, he may do so no later than 7 days after Respondents response is filed. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (bt) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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Order
#5
May 07, 2026
Response
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Response
#6
May 20, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Dominguez Reyes
Party
U.S Department of Homeland Security
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