Scandela Geizzelez v. COLE, in his official capacity as Warden of the Rio Grande Processing Center et al
Petitioner: Jose Julian Scandela Geizzelez
Respondent: DAVID COLE, in his official capacity as Warden of the Rio Grande Processing Center and MIGUEL VERGARA, Field Office Director, Harlingen Field Office, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
Case Number: 5:2026cv01270
Filed: July 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Diana Saldana
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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July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are Ordered to Show Cause and submit a Response to the Habeas Petition and serve it on Petitioner by 7/27/2026. Petitioner may submit a Reply by 8/10/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2)
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 Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (vm5)
July 20, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Julian Scandela Geizzelez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (vm5)
July 20, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Julian Scandela Geizzelez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Envelope) (vm5). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/20/2026: #3 Cover Sheet) (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 20, 2026 Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002366, filed. (eg5)

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Petitioner: Jose Julian Scandela Geizzelez
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