Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-04795

Lopez Avilez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: July 24, 2026
Assigned to: Xavier Rodriguez
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 24, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 12222), filed by Jhovanny de la Cruz Lopez Avilez. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jul 24, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Kelly G. Stephenson (kc)
Jul 24, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (kc)
#2
Jul 29, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Jhovanny de la Cruz Lopez Avilez. (kc) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Jul 29, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Jul 29, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE-- It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The response must identify: (1) Petitioners alleged country of birth; (2) Petitioners alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability; (3) Petitioners previous immigration detention history, if any; and (4) Petitioners alleged immigration status. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (bt) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Aug 06, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION by Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Valenzuela, Sarah) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Response
#5
Aug 20, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Lopez Avilez
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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