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Case Information
Filed: September 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenneth John Gonzales
Referred to:
Kevin R. Sweazea
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 28, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 16, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Elizama Gallego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (bc) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for 2241 Relief
#2
Sep 17, 2026
FEE WAIVER REQUEST by Elizama Gallego Garcia (bc) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
FEE
#3
Sep 17, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (bc)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Sep 17, 2026
United States Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales and United States Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Sweazea assigned. (bc)
#4
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition (Doc. 1) within 10 business days of service of the Petition. Petitioner may file an optional reply within 7 days after the answer is filed. Petitioner's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Doc. 2) is granted. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; Mary De Anda-Ybarra; Acting ICE Director; Acting US Attorney General; and Markwayne Mullin. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (tah) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Sep 21, 2026
Order
#5
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Eva Mae Fontanez on behalf of Acting ICE Director, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Markwayne Mullin, Mary De Andra Ybarra (Fontanez, Eva) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#6
Sep 30, 2026
RESPONSE re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Acting ICE Director, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Markwayne Mullin, Mary De Andra Ybarra. (Fontanez, Eva) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Response (when not to a motion)
#7
Oct 06, 2026
ORDER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales granting 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents must immediately release Gallego Garcia from custody. (tah) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
#8
Oct 07, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Elizama Gallego Garcia. (arp) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#12
Oct 19, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Oct 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Oct 19, 2026
Mail Returned
Oct 19, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Oct 28, 2026
Mail Returned
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