Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02431
Alvarado Paez v. Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 14, 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 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 14, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10944), filed by Rafael David Alvarado Paez. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 14, 2026
Case Opening Letter sent to Rafael David Alvarado Paez. (bc) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Apr 14, 2026
MOTION for Immediate Release or Bond Hearing (found in doc #1) by Rafael David Alvarado Paez. (mgr)
Apr 14, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (bc)
Apr 14, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)
Apr 17, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 17, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE--IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that on or before May 27, 2026, Alvarado Paez must show cause why this matter should not be dismissed by filing an amended petition that includes allegations showing he is in custody in violation of the Constitution or law of the United States, and the factual circumstances of his entry into the United States, release, initial detention, and re-detention. If Alvarado Paez fails to respond to this Show Cause Order, the Petition may be dismissed without prejudice by this Court without further notice for want or prosecution and failure to comply with this Courts Order. See FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b). Show Cause Response due by 5/27/2026,. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Apr 27, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Apr 27, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 27, 2026
Mailed Docket Entry 3 Order and 2241 Petition to Petitioner. (vl)
#4
May 06, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
May 14, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
May 14, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#6
May 21, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
Parties
Alvarado Paez
Party
Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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