Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-05696

Contreras Amaro v. South Texas ICE Processing Center

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Case Information

Filed: September 03, 2026
Assigned to: Jason K Pulliam
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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: September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cesareo Contreras Amaro. (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Envelope)(ksc) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Sep 03, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephenson. (ksc)
Sep 03, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM. (ksc)
#2
Sep 11, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Cesareo Contreras Amaro. (ksc) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Sep 11, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Sep 11, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#3
Sep 14, 2026
Text ORDER TO PAY FILING FEE OR FILE APPLICATION TO PROCEED IFP. Petitioner neither paid the $5.00 filing fee nor filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP).IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that on or before October 14, 2026, Petitioner must submit to this Court either the required filing fee of $5.00 or a completed application to proceed IFP. The Clerk of the Court is directed to forward to Petitioner this Courts standard IFP application. If Petitioner fails to comply with this Order, the Petition may be dismissed by this Court without further notice for want or prosecution and failure to comply with this Courts Order. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(lc) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
#4
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Cesareo Contreras Amaro. Show Cause Response due by 10/14/2026-- IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that on or before October 14, 2026, pro se Petitioner Cesareo Contreras Amaro must show cause why this matter should not be dismissed by filing an amended petition that includes allegations showing he is in custody in violation of the Constitution or law of the United States, and the following factual information: (1) the date and circumstances of Petitioners initial entry into the United States; (2) whether upon entry he was detained; (3) the circumstances of any prior release by immigration authorities, for example, paroled, order of supervision, etc.; (4) whether he has been compliant with the terms of any prior release; (5) the date and circumstances of his redetention by immigration authorities; and (6) details of all criminal history. If pro se Petitioner Cesareo Contreras Amaro fails to respond to this Show Cause Order by filing an amended petition with the required information, the Petition may be dismissed without prejudice by this Court without further notice for want or prosecution and failure to comply with this Courts Order. See FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b). Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (bt) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
Sep 14, 2026
Order
Sep 14, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Sep 14, 2026
A copy of a blank 2241 Habeas Form & a copy of Order 4 was mailed to Petitioner. (bt)
Sep 16, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Sep 16, 2026
Blank copy of IFP Form mailed to Petitioner. (bt)

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Contreras Amaro
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South Texas ICE Processing Center
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