Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01411
Valenzuela Zavala v. Warden, Laredo Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 10, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Gloria Valenzuela Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 11, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Aug 11, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Aug 11, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Filing Fee Due (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Aug 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (bm5)
#6
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondent to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than August 21, 2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondent should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than September 4, 2026.2The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve the Petition, (Dkt. No. 1), and this Order on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail at USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. Respondent will not be served further notice of activity on this docket automatically. Instead, they must arrange to monitor the docket themselves, either by automatic electronic service or otherwise.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#10
Aug 21, 2026
MOTION to Intervene by United States of America, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 9/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Proposed Order) (Concepcion, Hilda) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Intervene
Aug 24, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002522, filed. (eg5)
Aug 24, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#11
Aug 28, 2026
ORDER granting 10 Motion to Intervene. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter Intervenor United States of Americas Motion to Stay Case and in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 10, Attach. 1), into the record. Finally, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail Petitioner a copy of this Order and a copy of Docket Entry No. 10 by any receipted means to the following address:Gloria Valenzuela Zavala Laredo Processing Center 4702 E. Saunders Street Laredo, TX 78041(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Intervene
#12
Aug 28, 2026
RESPONDENTS MOTION TO STAY CASE AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Gloria Valenzuela Zavala, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 9/18/2026. (bm5) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#14
Sep 02, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#15
Sep 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Sep 21, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Sep 22, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#18
Sep 29, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#19
Sep 30, 2026
Order
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Order
#20
Sep 30, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document:
Judgment - Final
Parties
Valenzuela Zavala
Party
Warden, Laredo Detention Center
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