Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-03691
Dominquez-Velasquez v. Attorney General
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Case Information
Filed: June 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Xavier Rodriguez
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 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 08, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 DUE.), filed by Francisco Dominquez-Velasquez.(bc) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 08, 2026
PRO SE MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Francisco Dominquez-Velasquez. (bc) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jun 08, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Francisco Dominquez-Velasquez. (bc) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Jun 08, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (bc)
Jun 08, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)
#4
Jun 10, 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 Cases 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. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (cih) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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Order
Jun 10, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 2 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 and has no income, no access to funds, and no ability 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.)
Jun 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jun 10, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Jun 10, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#5
Jun 17, 2026
Response
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Response
#6
Jul 07, 2026
Supplement to
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Supplement to
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Attorney General
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Dominquez-Velasquez
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