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Case Information
Filed: July 20, 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 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Odilon Vicente Islas-Calleja. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit I, # 13 Exhibit J, # 14 Exhibit K, # 15 Exhibit L, # 16 Exhibit M, # 17 Exhibit N, # 18 Certificate of Service) (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 20, 2026
DECLARATION of Odilon Vicente Islas-Calleja, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Declaration
#3
Jul 20, 2026
MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Odilon Vicente Islas-Calleja, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Memorandum
#4
Jul 20, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION to Preserve Jurisdiction and for Notice Before Transfer( Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026.) by Odilon Vicente Islas-Calleja, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Emergency AND Miscellaneous Relief
#5
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#7
Jul 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jul 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 21, 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. (jb5)
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, receipt number 500002380, filed. (eg5)
#8
Jul 22, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than July 29, 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 12, 2026.2The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve the Petition, (Dkt. No. 1), its attachments, and this Order on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail at USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. Respondents will not be served further notice of activity on this docket automatically. Instead, they must arrange to monitor the docket themselves, either by automatic electronic service or otherwise.The Clerk is further DIRECTED to mail this Order to Petitioner via regular mail and any receipted means to the address on file with the Court.Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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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
Jul 28, 2026
Intervene
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Intervene
Jul 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#14
Jul 29, 2026
Order
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Order
#15
Aug 03, 2026
Order
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Order
#16
Aug 06, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
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Islas-Calleja
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Warden
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