Vasquez-Cruz v. Department of Homeland Security et al
Petitioner: Douglas Vasquez-Cruz
Respondent: Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, ICE and Warden of Detention Center
Case Number: 5:2026cv01457
Filed: August 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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Date Filed Document Text
August 17, 2026 Filing 5 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
August 17, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (tat5)
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5)
August 17, 2026 Filing 2 APPLICATION To Proceed in District Court without prepaying fees or costs by Douglas Vasquez-Cruz, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/8/2026. (tat5)
August 17, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Douglas Vasquez-Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (tat5)
August 17, 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. (tat5)

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