Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01126

#1

Oct 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Moises Santiago Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (edg1) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#2

Oct 22, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#3

Oct 22, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

Oct 22, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Oct 22, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001982, filed. (edg1)

Oct 22, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt 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. (edg1)

Oct 22, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Oct 23, 2026

ORDER entered re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is ORDERED that by no later than November 13, 2026, Petitioner Moises Santiago Cruz shall file a Statement explaining why the reasoning in the previously-referenced decisions does not apply to the claims that he presents. 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. (sac1) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#8

Oct 29, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#9

Nov 02, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned