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Man detained at South Texas ICE facility challenges detention via habeas corpus petition

Aug 18, 2026·Location: Pearsall, TX

Petitioner Daniel Moscoso Reyes filed a habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 while detained at the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas. The court ordered the respondents, including named official Miguel Vergara, to respond within 7 days, addressing the date Petitioner entered the United States, whether he was previously apprehended and released by immigration authorities, and the status of his immigration or removal proceedings. The document does not specify Petitioner's nationality, family ties, employment, or the circumstances of his apprehension. Petitioner is seeking relief through this habeas petition, though the specific relief requested is not detailed in this order. The court has permitted electronic notice of filing to constitute service on the Federal Respondents. Petitioner will have the opportunity to file a reply within 7 days after the response is filed.

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