Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-04142
Medina Sierra v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: July 01, 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:
August 28, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 01, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11933), filed by Oscar Jose Medina Sierra. (Attachments: # 1 Filing Fee Receipt)(bc) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 01, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Oscar Jose Medina Sierra. (bc) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
Jul 01, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephenson (bc)
Jul 01, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (bc)
Jul 02, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Jul 02, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Jul 08, 2026
Order
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Order
#4
Jul 14, 2026
Order
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Order
#5
Jul 17, 2026
TEXT ORDER FOR SERVICE of 1 Writ of Habeas Corpus signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of 1 Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents 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. 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. (cb) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Jul 17, 2026
Order
#6
Jul 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#7
Aug 28, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Medina Sierra
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