Hernandez Morales v. Warden, Rio Grande Detention Center
Petitioner: Erick Hernandez Morales
Respondent: Warden, Rio Grande Detention Center
Case Number: 5:2026cv01413
Filed: August 10, 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

This docket was last retrieved on August 12, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to File. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Petitioners Motion for Leave 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)
August 11, 2026 Filing 6 CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (rlt5)
August 11, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5)
August 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5)
August 11, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
August 11, 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. (rlt5)
August 10, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Erick Hernandez Morales, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/1/2026. (rlt5) Modified on 8/11/2026 (rlt5).
August 10, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Erick Hernandez Morales. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (rlt5)

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