Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01105
Diaz Martin v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: June 15, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Rayko Diaz Martin. (ges5) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 16, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 16, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jun 16, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jun 16, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Filing Fee Due (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Jun 16, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 16, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (ges5)
#6
Jun 22, 2026
ORDER Petitioner is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE IN WRITING why this petition should not be dismissed. Petitioner must file his response by no later than July 6, 2026. Petitioner is WARNED that failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of this action. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#7
Jul 06, 2026
First AMENDED PETITION against Attorney General of the United States, Director, U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director ICE San Antonio, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Rio Grande Processing Center filed by Rayko Diaz Martin. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rayko Diaz Martin. (ges5) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#8
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER Re: 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than July 15, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 7/15/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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Answer
Jul 09, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Jul 09, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hilda M Garcia Concepcion on behalf of Attorney General of the United States, Director, U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director ICE San Antonio, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Concepcion, Hilda)
#10
Jul 15, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss and RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Attorney General of the United States, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 8/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Concepcion, Hilda) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
#11
Aug 03, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Aug 03, 2026
Declaration
Main Document:
Declaration
#13
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Main Document:
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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