Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01173

Flores-Turcios v. Warden, Laredo Processing Center

Completed

Case Information

Filed: June 29, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: July 20, 2026
Last Activity: July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Abigail Flores-Turcios. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Declaration In Support, # 3 Index of Exhibits, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Envelope) (djm5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 29, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Abigail Flores-Turcios, filed. (djm5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Memorandum
#3
Jun 29, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Order Prohibiting Transfer or Requiring Advance Notice of Transfer by Abigail Flores-Turcios, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (djm5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jun 30, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (djm5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (djm5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jun 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#7
Jun 30, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit an advisory to the Court by July 7, 2026, telling the Court whether Petitioner received any outside assistance in preparing the petition; if Petitioner did receive assistance, he is directed to tell the Court of the identity of the individuals who provided assistance and their relationship to Petitioner.Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the filings, (Dkts. 1, 2 ), and serve it on Petitioner no later than July 6, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Additionally, Petitioners Motion for Temporary Order Prohibiting Transfer or Requiring Advanced Notice of Transfer, (Dkt. 3 ), is GRANTED IN PART. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Order
Jun 30, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, receipt number 500002278, filed. (eg5)
Jun 30, 2026
Memorandum
Jun 30, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jun 30, 2026
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (djm5)
Jun 30, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jun 30, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Jun 30, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Jun 30, 2026
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Jun 30, 2026
Order
#10
Jul 06, 2026
RESPONSE to 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#11
Jul 13, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause and respond to Petitioners Petition on or before July 15, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply on or before July 29, 2026.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#13
Jul 15, 2026
ADVISORY by Abigail Flores-Turcios, filed. (egg5) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: Advisory
#14
Jul 15, 2026
Opposed MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (USA MSJ), # 2 Exhibit ( EXHIBIT FOR MSJ), # 3 Proposed Order) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: Intervene
#15
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER granting 14 Motion to Intervene.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Intervene
#16
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Proposed Order) (jb5) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#17
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER, Petitioners 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, is GRANTED. Intervenor, United States of Americas 16 Motion for Summary Judgment, is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately, under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release within 24 hours of the date of this Order.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ss2) Modified on 7/21/2026 (djm5). (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#18
Jul 17, 2026
STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#19
Jul 20, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Judgment - Final
#20
Jul 20, 2026
PETITIONER'S REPLY AND RESPONSE in Opposition to The United States' Motion for Summary Judgment 16 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Abigail Flores-Turcios. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jrm2) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#22
Jul 31, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Abigail Flores-Turcios re: 17 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed. (gg2) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable

Parties

Flores-Turcios
Party
Warden, Laredo Processing Center
Party