Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-06752

Tzep Cotiy v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Case Information

Filed: October 19, 2026
Assigned to: Orlando Luis Garcia
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 19, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5.00 receipt number 13404), filed by Mainor Cesar Tzep Cotiy. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Envelope)(dtg) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Oct 19, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer. (dtg)
Oct 19, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA. (dtg)
#2
Oct 23, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Mainor Cesar Tzep Cotiy. (dtg) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Oct 23, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Oct 23, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Oct 29, 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 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.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (mgr) (Entered: 10/29/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Nov 05, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Tzep Cotiy
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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