Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-06711

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Oct 19, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 13371), filed by Cristihan David Maldonado Castro. (Attachments: # 1 receipt)(mgr) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Cristihan David Maldonado Castro. (mgr) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 19, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Bemporad (mgr)

Oct 19, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (mgr)

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Oct 20, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE --Upon review, it is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing (NEF) of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases1 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested.2 It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 7 days of electronic service. The Court construes the Petition as raising, at least in part, a Fifth Amendment Due Process claim which Respondents should address. See, e.g., Bonilla Chicas v. Warden, 821 F.Supp.3d 782, 79293 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026); Marceau v. Noem, No. 26-CV237-KC, 2026 WL 368953, at *1 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 9, 2026). The response must identify all pertinent factual and procedural background information, including: (a) the date Petitioner entered the United States; (b) whether Petitioner was previously apprehended and then released by immigration authorities; and (c) the status of Petitioners immigration and/or removal proceedings. Petitioner may file a reply within 7 days thereafter.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (mgr) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Oct 20, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

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Oct 27, 2026

Response