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Case Information
Filed: March 20, 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:
August 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 20, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Mar 20, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Mar 20, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Mar 20, 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 Respondent to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/30/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 4/6/2026. 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: 03/20/2026)
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Order
Mar 20, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00, receipt number 500001857, filed. (eg5)
Mar 20, 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. (jb5)
Mar 20, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Mar 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#9
Mar 30, 2026
Intervene
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Intervene
#10
Mar 31, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Apr 07, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
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Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
#12
Apr 07, 2026
Order on Motion to Intervene
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Order on Motion to Intervene
#13
Apr 07, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#15
Apr 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 04/15/2026 re: 14 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Certified
#16
Apr 22, 2026
Petitioners' Reply to the United States' Response and Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgement filed by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petitioners'
#17
Apr 22, 2026
Petitioner's Reply to the United States' Response and Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Perry Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Petitioner's
#19
Jul 13, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#21
Jul 22, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#22
Aug 03, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#23
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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Gamez Pena
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Garcia
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