Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-06976
Velazquez Hernandez v. Houston Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
September 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36660259) filed by Rene Velazquez Hernandez. (Tostado, Paulette) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Aug 25, 2026
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
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Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Aug 25, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Aug 27, 2026
Answer
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Answer
#7
Sep 24, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondent's 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for an Order to Show Cause is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#8
Sep 24, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 9/24/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
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Houston Processing Center
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Velazquez Hernandez
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