Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00881
Estrada Valencia v. MULLIN, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: May 12, 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
May 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35823733) filed by Carlos Adiel Estrada Valencia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index of Exhibits and Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Ruiz, Luz) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for General Counsel, # 2 Summons for Attorney General, # 3 Summons for the warde) (Ruiz, Luz) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
#3
May 12, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
May 13, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
May 13, 2026
ORDER Respondents are hereby ORDERED to submit a response to the re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by May 20, 2026. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 5/27/26. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
#6
May 13, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
Main Document:
Summons Issued/Not Issued
May 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
May 13, 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. (rlt5)
May 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
May 14, 2026
Certificate of Service
Main Document:
Certificate of Service
#8
May 18, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#9
May 26, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#10
Jun 08, 2026
Stipulation of Dismissal
Main Document:
Stipulation of Dismissal
#11
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Main Document:
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Parties
Estrada Valencia
Party
MULLIN, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
Party