Villareal Cruz v. Rio Grande Processing Center et al
| Juan Francisco Villareal Cruz |
| Warden, Rio Grande Processing Center, ICE ERO, ICE ERO San Antonio Field Office Director, US Attorneys General and Secretary DHS |
| 5:2026cv01550 |
| August 31, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| John A Kazen |
| Christopher dos Santos |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa |
| None |
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Filing 5
ORDER. Based upon a review of the #1 Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 9/8/2026. 28 U.S.C. 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioner's A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 9/15/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)
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Filing 4
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5)
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| Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (scg5) |
| Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) |
| 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. (scg5) |
| NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Izaak Philip Bruce on behalf of Secretary DHS, ICE ERO, ICE ERO San Antonio Field Office Director, US Attorneys General, filed. (Bruce, Izaak) |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36730827) filed by Juan Francisco Villareal Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order) (Trevino, Jorge) |
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