Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00665

Quiroz-Castrillon v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: June 11, 2026
Assigned to: Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to: Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jefferson Nahuel Quiroz-Castrillon. (hms1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 11, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jefferson Nahuel Quiroz-Castrillon, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/2/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jun 11, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 11, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (hms1)
Jun 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Jun 12, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Jun 22, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to waive any filing fees or service fees.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#9
Jun 22, 2026
ORDER entered. The Government is ORDERED to file a response to Quiroz-Castrillon's § 2241 Petition on or before July 6, 2026. If Quiroz-Castrillon wishes to file a reply to the Government's response, he must do so within 7 days of receiving the Government's response. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Responses due by 7/6/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: Order
#12
Jun 23, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Jun 23, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 6/17/2026 re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Jun 29, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 06/25/2026 re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Jul 06, 2026
Opposed MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (USA MSJ), # 2 Exhibit (USA Exhibit 1), # 3 Proposed Order) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Intervene
#16
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER granting 15 Motion to Intervene. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to: (1) update the docket sheet to reflect the current parties in the above-referenced cause; (2) file Dkt. No. 15-1 as the Government's "Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus"; and (3) mail a copy of this Order and the Government's Response [Dkt. No. 15-1] to Quiroz-Castrillon at El Valle Detention Facility, 1800 Industrial Drive, Raymondville, Texas 78580. If Quiroz-Castrillon wishes to file a reply to the Government's Response, he must do so within 7 days of receipt of the Governments Response. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Intervene
#17
Jul 07, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by United States of America, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order) (mp1) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#19
Jul 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 07/13/2026 re: 18 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned

Parties

Quiroz-Castrillon
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Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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