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Case Information
Filed: July 24, 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:
August 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by David Augusto Torres Montano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (egg5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 24, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Jul 24, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (egg5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jul 24, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Filing Fee Due (FORM, noticing) - Civil
#5
Jul 24, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jul 24, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002392, filed. (eg5)
Jul 24, 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. (egg5)
Jul 24, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Jul 27, 2026
ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than August 3, 2026.Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than August 17, 2026. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
#8
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Sylvestre Ortega, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D) (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#9
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Main Document:
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Parties
Blanche
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Torres Montano
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