Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01236
Fechal v. Secretary of Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: July 13, 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
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Last Activity:
July 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C 2241 (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Assama Mazou Fechal. (Attachments: # 1 Petition, # 2 Envelope) (ss2) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 13, 2026
APPLICATION to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs by Assama Mazou Fechal, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/3/2026. (ss2) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ss2) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jul 14, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 14, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ss2) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#7
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER. Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the habeas petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner via mail by anyreceipted means no later than July 21, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243.1 The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner is permitted to submit a reply on or before July 28, 2026. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Jul 14, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 14, 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. (ss2)
Jul 15, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ancy Thomas on behalf of Assistant Field Director Rio Grande Processing Center, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Thomas, Ancy)
Jul 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#10
Jul 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Parties
Fechal
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Secretary of Department of Homeland Security
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