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Case Information
Filed: January 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
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:
April 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34824014) filed by Angel Alfredo Vitela-Hernandez. (Peek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (bsg4)
#3
Jan 12, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
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Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
#4
Jan 13, 2026
Answer
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Answer
#8
Jan 16, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Jan 22, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Jan 22, 2026
***Delivery Confirmation for delivery date(s) 1/20/26 as to Warden @ Conroe, TX., Civil Process Clerk @ Houston, and Picked up by individual at Post Office, Washington, DC., on 1/22/26, re: Document(s) Sent, filed. (mmm4)
Jan 22, 2026
Delivery Confirmation
Jan 22, 2026
***Delivery Confirmation for delivery date(s) 1/22/26, re: 5 Document(s) Sent, filed. (mmm4)
#10
Jan 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Response
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Response
#13
Feb 25, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#14
Feb 25, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#15
Mar 04, 2026
Response
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Response
#16
Apr 16, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondents' 12 RESPONSE to Habeas Petition and Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for an Order to Show Cause is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondents' 12 RESPONSE to Habeas Petition and Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for an Order to Show Cause is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#17
Apr 16, 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 4/16/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
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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 4/16/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Parties
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Vitela-Hernandez
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