Song v. Secretary of Homeland Security et al
Petitioner: Kaka Song
Respondent: Secretary of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Warden Rio Grande Detention Center
Case Number: 5:2026cv01267
Filed: July 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: John A Kazen
Referring Judge: Christopher dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Petitioners Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (Dkt. No. 2).The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order via certified mail to Pro Se Petitioner at Rio Grande Detention Center, 1001 San Rio Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78046.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5)
July 20, 2026 Filing 5 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
July 20, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (vm5)
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (vm5)
July 20, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (vm5)
July 17, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Kaka Song, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/7/2026. (vm5)
July 17, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Kaka Song. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (vm5)

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