Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01267
Song v. Secretary of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: July 17, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
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 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#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)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#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)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#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)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#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)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 20, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#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)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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
Parties
Secretary of Homeland Security
Party
Song
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