Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00097

#1

Jan 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Juan Daniel Arteaga. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (tat5) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#2

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)

#3

Jan 22, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (tat5) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#4

Jan 22, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Jan 22, 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. (tat5)

Jan 22, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#6

Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE OF SETTING. A hearing is set for 1/28/2026 at 11:30 a.m. for Petitioner to show cause why this 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should be allowed to be brought by Georgina Agorrea on his behalf and to determine eligibility for appointment of counsel under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). Hearing to be set by Zoom videoconference before Judge John A Kazen. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#7

Jan 28, 2026

ORDER. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, attorney Stephen O'Connor is hereby APPOINTED to represent Petitioner in connection with his 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Mr. O'Connor is ORDERED to review Petitioner's pro se petition. If he determines a supplemental petition is warranted, Mr. O'Connor shall file it no later than 2/4/2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

Jan 28, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge John A. Kazen. HEARING ON FILING OF PETITION AS NEXT FRIEND held on 1/28/2026. Petitioner appeared remotely from GEO and sworn in. The Court reviewed the Petition with the Petitioner. Petitioner confirmed his relationship with the person who filed on his behalf and the reason for having the person file it for him. Court accepts his Petition and has taken it under advisement. The Court discussed Petitioner's financial resources for purposes of evaluating the appointment of CJA counsel. Appearances by Zoom videoconference: Carlos Javier Castillo Atencio/PETITIONER. Alyssa Iglesias and Evan Qarana f/RESPONDENTS. (Time in court: 11:35 - 12:14 a.m.) (ERO: Elliot Gallegos), filed. (jgr5)

#8

Jan 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen O'Connor on behalf of Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#9

Jan 31, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File supplemental petitionMotions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. by Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Supplemental Habeas petition, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet civil sheet, # 3 Exhibit exh 1 NTA, # 4 Exhibit exh 2 O-rec, # 5 Exhibit exh 3 ICE locator, # 6 Exhibit exh 4 DHS work authorization, # 7 Exhibit exh 5 eoir portal printout) (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 01/31/2026)

#10

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Petition..(Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#11

Feb 06, 2026

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION filed by Juan Daniel Arteaga. (akp5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#12

Feb 06, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#13

Feb 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#14

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 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 2/13/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/18/2026. The parties are further 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. The parties should file their advisory or responsive briefing with the Court on this issue by their respective deadlines. Additionally, 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: 02/06/2026)

#16

Feb 09, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#17

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Evan S. Qarana on behalf of Department of Homeland Security, Attorney General of the United States, filed. (Qarana, Evan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#18

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)

#19

Feb 13, 2026

RESPONSE to 11 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Department of Homeland Security, Attorney General of the United States. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Qarana, Evan) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#20

Feb 17, 2026

REPLY to Govts Answer, filed by Juan Daniel Arteaga. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#21

Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE Advisory on Buenrostro-Mendez by Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#22

Feb 18, 2026

Return of Service as to Supplemental Habeas Petition as to AUSA, Bondi, Noem, and ICE Field Office Director by Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#23

Apr 03, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Juan Daniel Arteaga, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 4/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EOIR printout showing his appeal pending since Feb 23 at BIA) (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#24

Apr 07, 2026

ORDER re: 23 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the motion by 4/14/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#25

Apr 14, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 23 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Director, Department of Homeland Security, Attorney General of the United States. (Qarana, Evan) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lance G Duke on behalf of Director, Department of Homeland Security, Attorney General of the United States, filed. (Duke, Lance)

Jul 17, 2026

Notice of Substitution - USA (Govt Use Only)

#26

Aug 04, 2026

Order

#27

Aug 04, 2026

Document

#28

Aug 05, 2026

Leave to File Document

#29

Aug 10, 2026

Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil