Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00066

#1

Jan 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34882439) filed by Kelvin Del Valle Cequea Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to Civil Cover Sheet) (Martinez, Barri) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#2

Jan 16, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#3

Jan 16, 2026

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

Jan 16, 2026

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)

Jan 16, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#4

Jan 20, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons as to Pamela Jo Bondi, Perry Garcia, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Martinez, Barri) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#5

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the petition, 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 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 five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#6

Jan 21, 2026

Summons Issued as to Kelvin Del Valle Cequea Moreno, Perry Garcia, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (tat5) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#13

Jan 27, 2026

RESPONSE and motion for summary judgment, filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#15

Jan 29, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 1/27/2026 re: 7 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#14

Feb 02, 2026

REPLY to 13 Response and Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Kelvin Del Valle Cequea Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Martinez, Barri) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#16

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing y 2/9/2026, addressing (1) the effect, if any, of Petitioner's July 12, 2023 release on recognizance issued under 8 U.S.C. § 1226 on his current detention authority, and (2) the persuasive authority Petitioner cites with respect to the relevant detention authority after the release or parole of a noncitizen. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb 04, 2026

Order

#17

Feb 09, 2026

RESPONSE and supplemental briefing, filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#18

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)

#19

Feb 11, 2026

ADVISORY by Kelvin Del Valle Cequea Moreno, filed. (Martinez, Barri) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#20

Feb 17, 2026

Order

#21

Feb 21, 2026

Response

#22

Feb 23, 2026

Brief

#23

Mar 03, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#24

Mar 03, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#25

Mar 03, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#27

Apr 28, 2026

Order

#28

Apr 29, 2026

Stipulation of Dismissal

#29

Apr 30, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Case