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Immigrant detained at South Texas ICE Processing Center challenges detention

Jul 30, 2026 · Pearsall, TX

Xiaohong Zheng filed a habeas corpus petition while detained at the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas. The court ordered respondents to provide information about when Zheng entered the United States, whether Zheng was previously apprehended and released by immigration authorities, and the status of Zheng's immigration and removal proceedings. The court ordered respondents to file a response within 7 days of electronic service.

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