Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-06513
Martinez Cruz v. Attorney General
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Case Information
Filed: October 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Orlando Luis Garcia
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 09, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 13283), filed by Lesman Said Martinez Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Receipt)(mg3) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Oct 09, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO DISTRICT JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA. (mg3)
Oct 09, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephenson (mg3)
#2
Oct 14, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Lesman Said Martinez Cruz. (mg3) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
Case Opening Letter
Oct 14, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Oct 14, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Oct 15, 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 Cases and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 7 days of electronic service. Petitioner may file a reply within 7 days thereafter.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (rqr) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Oct 22, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Attorney General, DHS/Director ICE, Secretary DOJ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Simmons, Sequetha) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
Response
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Attorney General
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Martinez Cruz
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