Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00925
Cabrera Gongora v. Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: August 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Dannelly Cabrera Gongora. (hms1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/24/2026: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1). (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Aug 24, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 24, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001845, filed. (edg1)
Aug 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 24, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (hms1)
#5
Aug 31, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 3 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#6
Oct 01, 2026
ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that by no later than October 22, 2026 Petitioner Dannelly Cabrera Gongora shall file a Statement explaining why the reasoning in the previously-referenced decisions does not apply to the claims that she presents. If Petitioner does not file the Statement, the Court will deny the Petition 1 . The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Submission Date 10/22/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
#9
Oct 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Cabrera Gongora
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Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
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