Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01267

#1

Jul 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Kaka Song. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Kaka Song, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/7/2026. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#3

Jul 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#4

Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#5

Jul 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#6

Jul 20, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Petitioners Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (Dkt. No. 2).The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order via certified mail to Pro Se Petitioner at Rio Grande Detention Center, 1001 San Rio Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78046.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 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. (vm5)

Jul 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#9

Jul 23, 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 30, 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.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#13

Jul 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 07/20/2026 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#11

Jul 30, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secretary of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Proposed Order) (Masso, Nancy) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#12

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos by agreement of the judges. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Judge John A Kazen and Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos no longer assigned to the case. Parties notified, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#14

Aug 10, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 11 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Kaka Song. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#15

Oct 08, 2026

Advisory