Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00071

#1

Jan 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34886033) filed by Naum Adonay, Linarez-Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order to show Cause, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 01/18/2026)

#2

Jan 18, 2026

Amended Civil cover sheet by Naum Adonay, Linarez-Chavez, filed. (Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 01/18/2026)

Jan 18, 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. (av5)

Jan 19, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#3

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#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. 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 1/30/2026. Petitioner and 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

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#11

Jan 27, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#12

Jan 30, 2026

Opposed RESPONSE to the Governments Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Adonay Naum Linarez-Chavez. (Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#13

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an advisory by 2/23/2026, 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. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#14

Feb 25, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 02/04/2026 re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#15

Feb 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Pamela Bondi, executed on 02/02/2026 re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#16

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE Petitioners Advisory Regarding the Effect of Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi in Response to Courts February 12, 2026 Order by Adonay Naum Linarez-Chavez, filed. (Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#17

Mar 13, 2026

ADVISORY by Adonay Naum Linarez-Chavez, filed. (Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#18

Apr 14, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#19

Jun 15, 2026

PRO SE NOTICE to the Court and Request for Status by Adonay Naum Linarez-Chavez, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#20

Jul 06, 2026

ORDER. In light of the Fifth Circuits recent decision in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega, No. 26-50183 (5th Cir. July 2, 2026), the Court requires supplemental briefing.Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing by July 9, 2026, addressing (1) whether Petitioner is detained under Section 1225(b)(2) and subject to the 90-day detention limitation in Sosnava, (2) the current length of Petitioners detention, and (3) the effect of the decision on Petitioners claims for release. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#21

Jul 09, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 20 Order,, by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#22

Jul 13, 2026

Petitioner's Pro Se REPLY and Notice to the Court, filed by Adonay Naum Linarez-Chavez. (ges5) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#23

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos by agreement of the judges. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Judge John A Kazen and Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga no longer assigned to the case. Parties notified, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)