Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-06064

Sepulveda Palma v. Thompson

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Case Information

Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to: Jason K Pulliam
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: October 01, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 21, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 13001), filed by Mohammad Shamir Sepulveda Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Copy of Envelope)(rqr) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 13000) by Mohammad Shamir Sepulveda Palma. (rqr) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Sep 21, 2026
This case has been randomly assigned to Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (rqr)
Sep 21, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephenson (rqr)
Sep 23, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Sep 23, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#3
Sep 24, 2026
Text ORDER FOR SERVICE of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of 1 Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. 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) Petitioner's alleged country of birth, so that Petitioner can be located in the Online Detainee Locator System; (2) Petitioner's alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability; (3) any previous immigration detention history, e.g., whether Petitioner has previously been subject to immigration detention and, if so, the approximate date of Petitioner's previous release into the interior; and (4) Petitioner's alleged immigration status, e.g., whether Petitioner has a pending claim for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture or is subject to a final removal order. 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 Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Sep 24, 2026
Order
#4
Sep 25, 2026
Text ORDER GRANTING 2 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Having considered the motion, the Court finds that the applicant, Joseph R. Soto, has complied with the requirements of Local Court Rule AT-1(f)(2). Accordingly, it GRANTS the motion and Applicant may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Petitioner. By appearing in this case, the applicant becomes subject to the rules of this Court. If Applicant has not already done so, he/she shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court. Additionally, pursuant to Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the applicant must register for electronic filing within ten days of this Order. If he/she has not already done so, Applicant shall promptly submit an application to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in the manner set forth in the Local Rules. Applicant shall not be permitted to appear pro hac vice in any other actions in this District without first being admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Finally, while providing representation in this case, the applicant shall abide by all Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and shall be bound by said rules. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Sep 25, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Oct 01, 2026
RESPONSE RESPONSE TO PETITION by Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vegara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Davis, Stuart) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Response

Parties

Sepulveda Palma
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Thompson
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