Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00306
Medina Santa v. U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: March 03, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Diana Rocio Medina Santa. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Exhibit B-H, # 4 Envelope) (egg5) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 03, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Mar 03, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Mar 03, 2026
ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's pro se 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/11/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 3/18/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Mar 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (egg5)
Mar 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#8
Mar 11, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Mar 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Mar 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Mar 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Apr 17, 2026
REPLY to RESPONDENTS' RESPONSE AND MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR SUMMRY JUDGMENT 8 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Diana Rocio Medina Santa. (Attachments: # 1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, # 2 Envelope) (mtl5) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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REPLY
Apr 23, 2026
Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 5000002007, filed. (rlt5)
#13
May 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
May 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
May 08, 2026
Emergency
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Emergency
#16
Jun 16, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#18
Jul 07, 2026
Brief
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Brief
#21
Jul 13, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#23
Jul 24, 2026
Response
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Response
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Medina Santa
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U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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