Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01240

Medina-Cruz v. Rio Grande Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: July 13, 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 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Alexis Medina-Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Jul 14, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#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)
Jul 14, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 14, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002345, filed. (eg5)
Jul 14, 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 14, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
Jul 15, 2026
ORDER Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than July 22, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 7/22/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: Answer
Jul 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#7
Jul 17, 2026
Intervene
Main Document: Intervene

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Medina-Cruz
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Rio Grande Detention Center
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