Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01193
Ramirez Cruz v. Warden, Rio Grande Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: July 02, 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 31, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 02, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/23/2026. (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 02, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jul 02, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 02, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jul 02, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 02, 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. (ges5)
#6
Jul 06, 2026
Order
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Order
#7
Jul 08, 2026
Answer
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Answer
#10
Jul 15, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
Jul 15, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
Jul 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#11
Jul 17, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#12
Jul 21, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#13
Jul 21, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Jul 21, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 21, 2026
Letter
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 50002381, filed. (eg5)
#14
Jul 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#16
Jul 31, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Parties
Ramirez Cruz
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Warden, Rio Grande Detention Center
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