Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02625

Arbella v. Warden, Dilley Immigration Processing Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 17, 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: May 26, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 17, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Reina Pupo Arbella. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope).(tt) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 17, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Reina Pupo Arbella. (tt) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Apr 17, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney. (tt)
Apr 17, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ. (tt)
#3
Apr 22, 2026
Case Opening Letter to Reina Pupo Arbella. (tt) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Apr 22, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 22, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#4
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. Additionally, because this case appears to turn on whether Petitioners detention without a bond hearing violates the due process rights afforded to noncitizens who have established a substantial presence in the United States, Respondents must consider the Courts prior orders addressing this question6 and note any material factual differences between those cases and this one. If Respondents so choose, in lieu of a full response, they may instead file a response indicating that there are no material factual differences here and preserving all legal arguments made by the Federal Respondents in those cases.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
Apr 23, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Apr 23, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Court may waive the initial filing fee and costs where a plaintiff submits an affidavit indicating that he or she is unable to pay these fees and costs. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff indicates that she is currently detained and has no income or assets available to pay the filing fee. ECF No. 2. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the fee. See Williams v. Estelle, 681 F.2d 946, 947 (5th Cir. 1982) (noting the Court's discretion in IFP determinations). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
#5
Apr 30, 2026
RESPONSE by ICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cordova, Anne Marie) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Response
#6
May 22, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
May 26, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO

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Arbella
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Warden, Dilley Immigration Processing Center
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