Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01502
Gomez Useche v. Warden, Laredo Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 24, 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:
September 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Katherine Gomez Useche. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 24, 2026
PETITIONER'S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Katherine Gomez Useche, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Memorandum
#3
Aug 24, 2026
DECLARATION of Katherine Gomez Useche In Support Of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Declaration
#4
Aug 24, 2026
PETITIONER'S PRO SE MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION by Katherine Gomez Useche, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/14/2026. (bm5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#5
Aug 24, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#7
Aug 24, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 24, 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. (bm5)
#8
Aug 25, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than September 1, 2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, she must do so no later than September 15, 2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 25, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002533, filed. (eg5)
#10
Aug 31, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Field Office Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, San Antonio Field Office, The Acting Director, US Immigration And Customs Enforcement, The Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 9/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Summary Judgment
Aug 31, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Field Office Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, San Antonio Field Office, The Acting Director, US Immigration And Customs Enforcement, The Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#11
Sep 15, 2026
REPLY in Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and RESPONSE in Opposition to 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Katherine Gomez Useche. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit List, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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REPLY
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Gomez Useche
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Warden, Laredo Processing Center
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