Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01364
Perez Garcia v. Office of Immigration and Custom Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: August 03, 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 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Denilson Perez Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Main Document 1 replaced on 8/3/2026) (rlt5). (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Denilson Perez Garcia, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/24/2026. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Aug 03, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Aug 03, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 03, 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)
#6
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#7
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than August 11, 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 25, 2026. 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. (mtl5) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Parties
Office of Immigration and Custom Enforcement
Party
Perez Garcia
Party