Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-05294
Ponce Vences v. Warden, South Texas Immigration Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 12556), filed by Heriberto Ponce Vences. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Aug 17, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney (kc)
Aug 17, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)
#2
Aug 26, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Heriberto Ponce Vences. (kc) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
#3
Aug 26, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Heriberto Ponce Vences. Show Cause Response due by 9/26/2026. If pro se Petitioner Heriberto Ponce Vences fails to respond to this Show Cause Order by filing an amended petition with proper habeas grounds and sufficient factual information, the Petition may be dismissed without prejudice by this Court without further notice for want or prosecution and failure to comply with this Courts Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to provide Petitioner with a § 2241 immigration habeas form.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (rqr) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Aug 26, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Aug 26, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Aug 27, 2026
Mailed to Petitioner copy of Order 3 along with 2241 immigration habeas form. (rqr)
Aug 27, 2026
Remark
#4
Sep 24, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance
#5
Sep 24, 2026
Extension of Time to Amend
Main Document:
Extension of Time to Amend
Parties
Ponce Vences
Party
Warden, South Texas Immigration Processing Center
Party