Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02528

Contreras-Chuecos v. U.S Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: April 15, 2026
Assigned to: Xavier Rodriguez
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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 30, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 15, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11063), filed by Walter Contreras-Chuecos. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 15, 2026
Case Opening Letter sent to Walter Contreras-Chuecos. (bc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Apr 15, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)
Apr 15, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (bc)
Apr 21, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Apr 21, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#3
Apr 23, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE-- It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The response must identify:(1) Petitioners alleged country of birth;(2) Petitioners alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability;(3) Petitioners previous immigration detention history, if any;and (4) Petitioners alleged immigration status. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (bt) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Apr 30, 2026
RESPONSE Federal Respondents Response in Opposition to Petitioners Writ of Habeas Corpus by Secretary, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(May, LaTasha) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Response

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Contreras-Chuecos
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U.S Department of Homeland Security
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