Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00767
Castaneda Menendez v. Warden D.C Cole/ICE
Active
Case Information
Filed: April 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity:
May 19, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Erick Anibal Castaneda Menendez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (aav5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Apr 28, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (aav5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Apr 28, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1) and serve it on the pro se Petitioner no later than May 4, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before May 11, 2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Apr 28, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Apr 28, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Apr 28, 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. (aav5)
Apr 28, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002028, filed. (eg5)
Apr 29, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher David Bastian on behalf of Warden D.C Cole/ICE, filed. (Bastian, Christopher)
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#8
May 04, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#9
May 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#11
May 07, 2026
Advisory
Main Document:
Advisory
#12
May 08, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document:
Judgment - Final
#13
May 19, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
#14
May 19, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Parties
Castaneda Menendez
Party
Warden D.C Cole/ICE
Party