Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-04729

#1

Jul 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Fernando Zuniga Perez.(r013) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#2

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Fernando Zuniga Perez. (kc) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (kc)

Jul 20, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad (kc)

#3

Jul 27, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Fernando Zuniga Perez. (kc) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jul 27, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#4

Jul 28, 2026

TEXT ORDER FOR SERVICE of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of 1 Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The response must identify: (1) Petitioner's alleged country of birth, so that Petitioner can be located in the Online Detainee Locator System; (2) Petitioner's alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability; (3) any previous immigration detention history, e.g., whether Petitioner has previously been subject to immigration detention and, if so, the approximate date of Petitioner's previous release into the interior; and (4) Petitioner's alleged immigration status, e.g., whether Petitioner has a pending claim for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture or is subject to a final removal order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (TMlc) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Order

Jul 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Jul 28, 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 is unable to pay these fees and costs. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff indicates that he is currently detained, has no income, no assets, 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.) (TMlc)

#5

Aug 04, 2026

RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Attorney General of the United States, Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit a, # 2 Exhibit b)(Krimbill, Gerald) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#6

Aug 12, 2026

Response