Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02573
Merlano Gorcira v. Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr.
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 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11060), filed by Sharon Dayanna Valentina Merlano Gorcira. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 16, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Fred Biery. (kc)
Apr 16, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad (kc)
#2
Apr 21, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Sharon Dayanna Valentina Merlano Gorcira. (kc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Apr 21, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Apr 21, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
May 05, 2026
Order
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Order
#4
May 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#5
May 13, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#6
May 14, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
Parties
Merlano Gorcira
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Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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