Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00695

Gato Mesa v. Warden Joe Corley Processing Center

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Case Information

Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to: Andrew S. Hanen
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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: July 08, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Carlos Alejandro Gato Mesa. (hl4) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 29, 2026
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Main Document: Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 29, 2026
Emergency AND Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Emergency AND Miscellaneous Relief
#5
Jan 29, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite Consideration by Carlos Alejandro Gato Mesa, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/19/2026. (hl4) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Emergency
#6
Jan 29, 2026
NOTICE of Service re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Carlos Alejandro Gato Mesa, filed. (hl4) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Other Notice
#7
Jan 29, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS by Carlos Alejandro Gato Mesa, filed. (hl4) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Sealed Exhibits
#8
Jan 29, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Carlos Alejandro Gato Mesa re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed. (hl4) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Affidavit
Jan 29, 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. (glc4)
Jan 29, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#9
Mar 27, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#10
Mar 30, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#12
Apr 29, 2026
Answer
Main Document: Answer
#13
May 01, 2026
Compel
Main Document: Compel
May 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#14
May 13, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#15
May 27, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#16
May 27, 2026
Affidavit
Main Document: Affidavit
#17
Jul 08, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order

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Gato Mesa
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Warden Joe Corley Processing Center
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