Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02861

#1

Apr 22, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Roy Freddy Romo Alvar. (Attachments: # 1 CoverSheet)(r013) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (kc)

Apr 22, 2026

PRO SE MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis found in 1 by Roy Freddy Romo Alvar. (bc)

Apr 22, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad (kc)

#2

May 01, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Roy Freddy Romo Alvar. (kc) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 01, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#3

May 04, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE. It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases1 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. 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. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (jb3) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

May 05, 2026

Text Order GRANTING Motion for Leave 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 he is currently detained, has no income or money, and is unable to pay the filing fee. ECF No. 1 at 1112. 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.)

May 05, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#4

May 11, 2026

Response