Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-04723

#1

Jul 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 DUE.), filed by Paul Omokaro.(bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#2

Jul 20, 2026

PRO SE MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Paul Omokaro. (bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#3

Jul 20, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Paul Omokaro. (bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)

Jul 20, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (bc)

Jul 24, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Jul 24, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

#4

Jul 27, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases1 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested.2 It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (vl) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Jul 27, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Court may waive the initial filing fee and costs where a plaintiff submits an affidavit indicating that he or she is unable to pay these fees and costs. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Petitioner indicates that he is currently detained, has no income, no access to funds, and no ability to pay the filing fee. ECF No. 2. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the fee. See Williams v. Estelle, 681 F.2d 946, 947 (5th Cir. 1982) (noting the Court's discretion in IFP determinations). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)

#5

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE Federal Respondents Response in Opposition to Petitioners Writ of Habeas Corpus by Attorney General, Director of ICE, Secretary of DHS, Secretary of Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#6

Aug 21, 2026

Response