Chen v. Perez et al
Petitioner: QIN CHEN
Respondent: Warden ORLANDO PEREZ, ICE ERO MIGUEL VERGARA, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and TODD BLANCHE, Acting U.S. Attorney General
Case Number: 5:2026cv01293
Filed: July 22, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brian C Bajew
Referring Judge: Diana Saldana
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
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Date Filed Document Text
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (clr5)
July 22, 2026 Filing 4 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (clr5)
July 22, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
July 22, 2026 Filing 2 First EMERGENCY MOTION by QIN CHEN, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/12/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Order) (Zhi, Jincheng)
July 22, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36394818) filed by QIN CHEN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Zhi, Jincheng)
July 22, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (clr5)

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Petitioner: QIN CHEN
Represented By: Jincheng Eric Zhi
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Respondent: Warden ORLANDO PEREZ
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Respondent: ICE ERO MIGUEL VERGARA
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Respondent: MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Respondent: TODD BLANCHE, Acting U.S. Attorney General
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