Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02868
Dominguez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Jason K Pulliam
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 11, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Gerardo Martin Dominguez. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet)(r013) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 27, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (kc)
Apr 27, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer (kc)
Apr 27, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis contained in petition by Gerardo Martin Dominguez. (kc)
#2
May 04, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Gerardo Martin Dominguez. (kc) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
May 04, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
May 04, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
May 05, 2026
STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Pulliam. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Pulliam's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6) and demonstration of complete diversity. Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Jason Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
May 08, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE --IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that on or before June 7, 2026, pro se Petitioner Gerardo Martin Dominguez must show cause why this matter should not be dismissed by filingan amended petition that includes allegations showing he is in custody in violation of the Constitution or law of the United States, and the following factual information: (1) the date and circumstances of Petitioners initial entry into the United States; (2) whether upon entry he was detained; (3) the circumstances of any prior release by immigration authorities, for example, paroled, order of supervision, etc.; (4) whether he has been compliant with the terms of any prior release; (5) the date and circumstances of his redetention by immigration authorities; and (6) details of all criminal history. Show Cause Response due by 6/7/2026,. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (vl) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
May 08, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
May 08, 2026
Text Order GRANTING [] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)
May 11, 2026
Mailed Docket Entry 4 Order and 2241 Petition to Petitioner. (vl)
May 11, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Parties
Dominguez
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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