Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-04420
Polanco-Cortez v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: July 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity:
July 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 13, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 12074), filed by Edin Jonathan Polanco-Cortez. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jul 13, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney (kc)
Jul 13, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (kc)
#2
Jul 15, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Edin Jonathan Polanco-Cortez. (kc) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Jul 15, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jul 15, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--Upon review, it is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing (NEF) of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases2 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 7 days of electronic service.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Jul 23, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
Parties
Polanco-Cortez
Party
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Party