Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00881

Estrada Valencia v. MULLIN, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

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Filed: May 12, 2026
Assigned to: John A. Kazen
Referred to: Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35823733) filed by Carlos Adiel Estrada Valencia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index of Exhibits and Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Ruiz, Luz) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
May 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for General Counsel, # 2 Summons for Attorney General, # 3 Summons for the warde) (Ruiz, Luz) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Summons - Request for Issuance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
May 12, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
May 13, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
May 13, 2026
ORDER Respondents are hereby ORDERED to submit a response to the re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by May 20, 2026. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 5/27/26. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document: Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
May 13, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
Main Document: Summons Issued/Not Issued
Habeas RECAP PACER
May 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)
May 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
May 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#7
May 14, 2026
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
May 18, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
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Parties

Estrada Valencia
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MULLIN, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
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