Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01204
Oppong v. Secretary of Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: July 06, 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:
July 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Richard Oppong. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 06, 2026
Letter from Kennedy Agyei re: Sponsorship/Support Letter, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#3
Jul 06, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Richard Oppong, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/27/2026. (bm5) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jul 07, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Jul 07, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#7
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jul 07, 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. (bm5)
Jul 07, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#8
Jul 08, 2026
Answer
Main Document:
Answer
Jul 09, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Parties
Oppong
Party
Secretary of Department of Homeland Security
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