Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-06487

#1

Aug 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Changren Zheng. (Attachment: # 1 Envelope) (dmm4). (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#2

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (dmm4) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#3

Aug 10, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (dmm4)

Aug 10, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#4

Aug 17, 2026

ORDER OF DISMISSAL re: The petition for writ of habeas corpus by Petitioner Changren Zheng is DENIED. Dkt 1. This action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Petitioner is ADVISED that he may seek reconsideration of this order by submitting documents showing that his detention does, in fact, somehow proceed under §1226(a), or by otherwise specifying sufficient information to suggest that his detention isnt authorized by applicable law. It is ORDERED that the Clerk will email this Order to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov to provide notice of this action to Respondents. This is a FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on 08/17/2026. (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (jmg4) (Entered: 08/17/2026)