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Case Information
Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
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 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36355056) filed by Jose Cruz Cepeda Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Cardenas, Norberto) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jul 16, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to TODD BLANCHE, Acting U.S. Attorney General, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, MIGUEL VERGARA, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Harlingen Field Office, Warden of the Webb County Detention Center, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons) (Cardenas, Norberto) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
#4
Jul 17, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 17, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Jul 17, 2026
ORDER Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the 1 Habeas Petition, and serve it on Petitioner no later than July 24, 2026. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit a reply to Respondents' Response on or before July 28, 2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Jul 17, 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. (ges5)
Jul 17, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
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Cepeda Gonzalez
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Warden
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