Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01270
Scandela Geizzelez v. COLE, in his official capacity as Warden of the Rio Grande Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: July 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
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Last Activity:
July 20, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Julian Scandela Geizzelez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (vm5). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/20/2026: # 3 Cover Sheet) (vm5). (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 20, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Julian Scandela Geizzelez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite
#3
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) 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 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are Ordered to Show Cause and submit a Response to the Habeas Petition and serve it on Petitioner by 7/27/2026. Petitioner may submit a Reply by 8/10/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Jul 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
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
Filing Fee Received
Jul 20, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002366, filed. (eg5)
Parties
COLE, in his official capacity as Warden of the Rio Grande Processing Center
Party
Scandela Geizzelez
Party