Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01413
Hernandez Morales v. Warden, Rio Grande Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 10, 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 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Erick Hernandez Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 10, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Erick Hernandez Morales, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/1/2026. (rlt5) Modified on 8/11/2026 (rlt5). (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Leave to File Document
#3
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)
#4
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Aug 11, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Aug 11, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Filing Fee Due (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Aug 11, 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. (rlt5)
Aug 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Aug 12, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to File
#10
Aug 14, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
Aug 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#12
Aug 19, 2026
Intervene
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Intervene
#13
Aug 19, 2026
Order on Motion to Intervene
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Intervene
#14
Aug 19, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
Parties
Hernandez Morales
Party
Warden, Rio Grande Detention Center
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