Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00084

Paulin Leon v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to: John A. Kazen
Referred to: Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: March 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34905253) filed by Jose Luis Paulin Leon. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Luis Paulin Leon, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 21, 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. (clr5)
Jan 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, by a Person Subject to Unlawful Detention. 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, at 12:00 p.m.. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later 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 at 12:00 p.m. 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: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Order
#13
Jan 27, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#14
Jan 27, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#15
Jan 30, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document: Other Notice
#16
Feb 02, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#17
Feb 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#18
Feb 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#19
Feb 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#20
Feb 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#21
Mar 06, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document: Other Notice

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Noem
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Paulin Leon
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