Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-05310
Meza Menendez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Xavier Rodriguez
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 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 12574), filed by Edis Melin Meza Menendez. (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 Xavier Rodriguez. (kc)
#2
Aug 26, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Edis Melin Meza Menendez. (kc) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Aug 26, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Aug 26, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Aug 27, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE - It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases1 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (vl) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Sep 03, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Krimbill, Gerald) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Response
#5
Sep 15, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Meza Menendez
Party
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Party