Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01026
Gaona Pina v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Gonzalo Gaona Pina. (hms1) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Sep 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 21, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001918, filed. (edg1)
Sep 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Sep 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (hms1)
#5
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that by no later than October 15, 2026 Petitioner Gonzalo Gaona Pina shall file a Statement explaining why the reasoning in the previously-referenced decisions does not apply to the claims that he presents. If Petitioner does not file the Statement, the Court will deny the Petition 1 . The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#8
Sep 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Oct 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 9/25/2026 re: 4 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Oct 15, 2026
MOTION to Accept Accompanying Statement, to extend time or excuse any untimeliness by Gonzalo Gaona Pina, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/5/2026. (dar1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/15/2026: # 1 Proposed Order) (dar1). (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/15/2026: # 2 revised statement) (dar1). (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
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Gaona Pina
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Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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