Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00014
Horta Rodriguez v. Morales
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Case Information
Filed: January 04, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 13, 2026
Last Activity:
May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Kendry Horta Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena) Modified on 1/8/2026 (djm5). (Entered: 01/04/2026)
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PETITION
Jan 05, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jrl1)
#2
Jan 06, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
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ORDER
#3
Jan 07, 2026
ORDER ENTERED. It is ORDERED that Petitionerss § 2241 Petition [Dkt. No. 1] be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division. Further, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to close this case in this division. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
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Order
Jan 07, 2026
Case transferred in from Brownsville Division on 01/07/2026 ; Case Number 1:26-cv-2 filed by Kendry Horta Rodriguez, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Warden, Rio Grande Processing Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, John Morales, Executive Office for Immigration Review. (edg1)
Jan 07, 2026
Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer
#4
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER, 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 January 16, 2026. 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 January 16, 2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Order
#11
Jan 15, 2026
RESPONSE and motion for summary judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, John Morales, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Response
#12
Jan 27, 2026
Order
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Order
#13
Jan 30, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#14
Feb 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Feb 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Feb 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Feb 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#18
Feb 03, 2026
Order
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Order
#19
Feb 03, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#21
Feb 09, 2026
Reconsideration
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Reconsideration
#22
Feb 10, 2026
Order
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Order
#23
Feb 11, 2026
Response to Motion
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Response to Motion
#24
Feb 12, 2026
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
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Order on Motion for Reconsideration
#25
Mar 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#26
Apr 14, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 PAID) filed by Kendry Horta Rodriguez. (akp5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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SUPPLEMENTAL
#27
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER re: 26 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners claims in the supplement to the petition, (Dkt. No. 25), and serve their response on Petitioner no later than April 21, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than April 28, 2026.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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ORDER
#29
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER. The Court DESIGNATES Civil Action No. 5:26-CV-00014 as the Lead Case, and Civil Action No. 5:26-CV-00447 as the Member Case. The master file and docket shall be maintained under the Lead Case, 5:26-CV-00014. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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ORDER.
#30
Apr 14, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Clerk's
#31
Apr 16, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of 27 Order,, 29 Order, by Kendry Horta Rodriguez, filed. (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#32
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION and Response to Writ of Habeas Corpus( Motion Docket Date 5/12/2026.) by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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MOTION
#33
May 13, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Respondents' 32 Motion to Dismiss and, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Both petitions, (Dkt. Nos. 1 and 26 ), are DISMISSED without prejudice. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
#34
May 13, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on 5/13/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Judgment - Final
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