Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00060

Cruz-Reyes v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: February 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34875682) filed by Darwin Jose Cruz-Reyes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit His O-rec release papers 2011, # 2 Exhibit His 2011 NTA, # 3 Exhibit ICE locator result, # 4 Exhibit EOIR court printout showing 2027 case, # 5 Exhibit His DHS work authorization and TX DL, # 6 Exhibit Email of Chief IJ to all IJs on Yajure-Hurtado as binding) (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 15, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Jan 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)
#4
Jan 16, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Darwin Jose Cruz-Reyes, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Supplement
#5
Jan 16, 2026
ORDER. Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to submit a response and serve it on Petitioner no later than January 22, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before January 28, 2026. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve copies of the Petition, (Dkt. 1 ), and this Order on Respondents via certified mail. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Order
Jan 16, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#13
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#14
Jan 22, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#15
Jan 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Jan 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Jan 28, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#18
Jan 28, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#19
Feb 02, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#20
Feb 03, 2026
Memorandum and Order
Main Document: Memorandum and Order
#21
Feb 04, 2026
Advisory
Main Document: Advisory
Feb 04, 2026
Advisory
#22
Feb 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#23
Feb 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned

Parties

Bondi
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Cruz-Reyes
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