Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02464
Matos 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 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 13, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11015), filed by Jorge Matos. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 13, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)
Apr 13, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Kelly G. Stephenson (kc)
#2
Apr 20, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Jorge Matos. (kc) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Apr 20, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 20, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 21, 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: 04/21/2026)
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Order
#4
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE-- It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing (NEF) of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 7 days of electronic service.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Order
#5
May 05, 2026
Advisory to the Court
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Advisory to the Court
#6
May 05, 2026
Advisory to the Court
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Advisory to the Court
#8
May 11, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
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Order Dismissing Case
#9
May 11, 2026
Judgment AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
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Judgment AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
Parties
Matos
Party
U.S Department of Homeland Security
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