Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00099

Valencia Mencias v. NOEM

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Case Information

Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: March 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34920836) filed by ALBERTO AGUSTIN VALENCIA MENCIAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVERSHEET, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT 1- NOTICE TO APPEAR, # 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT 2- NOTICE OF HEARING IJ, # 4 Exhibit EXHIBIT 3- ORDER OF RELEASE ON RECOGNIZANCE, # 5 Exhibit EXHIBIT 4- ICE LOCATOR) (Square, David) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER. In light of this development, the Court hereby ORDERS Respondent to address in their response: (1) whether Petitioner is a member of the nationally certified Bond Eligible Class; and (2) what affect if any the declaratory relief granted in Maldonado Bautista v. Santacruz has on Petitioners claims before the Court. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Order
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (tat5)
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Feb 02, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#7
Feb 04, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Feb 04, 2026
Order
#8
Feb 05, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#9
Feb 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#10
Feb 18, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#11
Feb 27, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document: Judgment - Final
#12
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned

Parties

NOEM
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VALENCIA MENCIAS
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