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Case Information
Filed: July 17, 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 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Chen Hua Qing. (rlt5) Modified on 7/20/2026 (rlt5). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/20/2026: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5). (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Chen Hua Qing, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/7/2026. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 20, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Jul 20, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jul 20, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002372, filed. (eg5)
Jul 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. (rlt5)
Jul 20, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#8
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than July 28, 2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than August 11, 2026 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 7/28/2026. Replies due by 8/11/2026 (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Jul 21, 2026
Order
#11
Jul 28, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#12
Jul 28, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
#13
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
#14
Aug 12, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
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Qing
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Warden D.C. Cole
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