Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00064

#1

Jan 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number BTXSDC-34876928) filed by Wilmer Antonio Lainez Lainez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Casazza, Christopher) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#2

Jan 16, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#3

Jan 16, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jan 16, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)

#4

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 1/27/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/2/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to file an advisory or otherwise address in their responsive briefing whether Petitioner is a class member and the effect, if any, of the class certification and declaratory relief. Respondents should file their advisory or responsive briefing with the Court on this issue by 1/27/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioners counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#10

Jan 27, 2026

RESPONSE and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Proposed Order) (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#11

Feb 02, 2026

REPLY to 10 Response, filed by Wilmer Antonio Lainez Lainez. (Casazza, Christopher) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#12

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an advisory by February 20, 2026, addressing why the Court should not deny the petition without prejudice and terminate the case.If Petitioner fails to file an advisory by the above deadline, the Court may deny the petition and terminate the case. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#13

Feb 13, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 02/04/2026 re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#14

Feb 13, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 02/02/2026 re: 8, 1 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#15

Mar 13, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, re: 1, 4, executed on 3/6/2026 - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#16

Apr 13, 2026

****DISREGARD ENTRY, ENTERED IN WRONG CASE NUMBER***ORDER, (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (bm5) Modified on 4/14/2026 (bm5). (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#17

Jun 01, 2026

Order

#18

Jun 08, 2026

Brief

#19

Jun 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 10 Motion to Dismiss and, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgmentis DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 6/17/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by 6/18/2026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioner's release no less than two hours prior to Petitioner's release from custody. Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner's identity documents and personal effects upon his release. All other relief requested by Petitioner is DENIED. If Petitioner is re-detained, Petitioner must be afforded procedural due process as guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)

#20

Jun 17, 2026

Advisory

#21

Jun 18, 2026

Judgment - Final