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:
July 13, 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)
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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)
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Case Opening Letter
Apr 21, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 21, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#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
#7
Jun 08, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Jun 25, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#9
Jul 09, 2026
Order
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Order
#10
Jul 10, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jul 10, 2026
Notice
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Notice
#12
Jul 10, 2026
Notice of Change of Address
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Notice of Change of Address
#13
Jul 13, 2026
Order
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Order
Parties
Merlano Gorcira
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Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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