Zapeta Canastuj v. Sanchez et al
Petitioner: GERARDO ELIAS ZAPETA CANASTUJ
Respondent: Alex Sanchez, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi
Case Number: 4:2026cv01286
Filed: February 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: George C Hanks
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 8 U.S.C. ยง 1105 (a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (bmn4)
March 6, 2026 Interdistrict transfer to Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 3/6/2026, filed. (bmn4)
March 6, 2026 RECEIPT of Transfer Letter re: transfer of case to Eastern District of Texas. New Case # assigned: 9:26-cv-00182 and received on 03/06/2026., filed. (mew4)
February 18, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (jm4)
February 18, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (jm4)
February 17, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
February 17, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35112141) filed by GERARDO ELIAS ZAPETA CANASTUJ. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit) (Mendez, Matthew)

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Petitioner: GERARDO ELIAS ZAPETA CANASTUJ
Represented By: Matthew Ray Mendez
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Respondent: Alex Sanchez
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