Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-03941

#1

Jun 22, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cristian Zamora-Arau.(kc) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#2

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Cristian Zamora-Arau. (kc) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 22, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney (kc)

Jun 22, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Xavier Rodriguez.(kc)

#3

Jun 23, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Cristian Zamora-Arau. (kc) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 23, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Jun 23, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#4

Jun 24, 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 Cases1 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested.2 It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The response must identify: (1) Petitioners alleged country of birth;3 (2) Petitioners alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability; (3) Petitioners previous immigration detention history, if any;4 and (4) Petitioners alleged immigration status.5 Additionally, because this case appears to turn on whether Petitioners detention without a bond hearing violates the due process rights afforded to noncitizens who have established a substantial presence in the United States, Respondents must consider the Courts prior orders addressing this question6 and note any material factual differences between those cases and this one. If Respondents so choose, in lieu of a full response, they may instead file a response indicating that there are no material factual differences here and preserving all legal arguments made by the Federal Respondents in those cases. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (mgr) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 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, has no income, and has no access to funds. 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 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis