Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01691
Lopez Arce v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: September 23, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Gabriel Lopez Arce. (Attachments: # 1 cover letter, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Envelope) (scg5) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 23, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Sep 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)
Sep 23, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Sep 23, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002694, filed. (eg5)
#5
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit 2 - IJ Removal Order, # 3 Exhibit 3 - BIA Appeal Receipt, # 4 Exhibit 4 - First Habeas Petition, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Order in First Habeas Case, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Final Judgment in First Habeas Case, # 7 Exhibit 7 - IJ Decision Denying Bond as Flight Risk, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Motion for Reconsideration in First Habeas Case, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Second Habeas Petition, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Order in Second Habeas Case, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Final Judgment in Second Habeas Case, # 12 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
Sep 24, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
Sep 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#7
Sep 29, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition to 5 MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Gabriel Lopez Arce. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#8
Oct 07, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#9
Oct 07, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document:
Judgment - Final
Parties
Lopez Arce
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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