Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00118

#1

Jan 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34954141) filed by Sandra Yaneth Franco. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#2

Jan 27, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sandra Yaneth Franco, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#3

Jan 27, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#4

Jan 27, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 27, 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. (scg5)

#5

Jan 28, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Based upon a review of the petition, Petitioner is DIRECTED to serve allRespondents and the United States attorney of the Southern District of Texasin accordance with Rule 4(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and include a copy of this Order with that service. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit proof that service was sent via certified mail to Respondents by 2/2/2026. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 2/4/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/9/2026. 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: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#7

Feb 02, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of 5 Order,,, by Sandra Yaneth Franco, filed. (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#8

Feb 04, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Juan Agudelo, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order) (Qarana, Evan) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#9

Feb 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Respondents' Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 8 Motion to Dismiss and, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus isGRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Petitioner's Emergency 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction is DENIED as moot. The Court ORDERS Respondents to provide Petitioner a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) by 2/10/2026. If Petitioner is not provided a bond hearing, Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner by 2/10/2026. If Petitioneris released, Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of release no less than two hours before her release. No later than 2/13/2026, at 5:00 p.m., the parties shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the results of any bond hearing conducted pursuant to this Order, or if no bond hearing was held, advise the Court regarding Petitioner's release. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#10

Feb 11, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Sandra Yaneth Franco, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. IJ Order Refusing to Hold Bond Hearing Despite Court's Order) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#11

Feb 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Juan Agudelo, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Qarana, Evan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#12

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to respond to Federal Respondents' 11 Motion to Reconsider by 2/18/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#13

Feb 18, 2026

RESPONSE to 12 Order Providing Reasons Petitioner Opposes Motion to Reconsider, filed by Sandra Yaneth Franco. (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#14

Apr 06, 2026

Status Report

#15

Apr 13, 2026

Order

#18

May 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, by a Person Subject to Unlawful Detention is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 8 Motion to Dismiss and, in t he Alternative, for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 5/21/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's re lease by 5/22/026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioner's release no less than two hours prior to Petitioner's release from custody. Respondents are ordered to return Pe titioner's identity documents and personal effects upon her release. All other relief requested by Petitioner, including her request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED. If Petitioner is re-detained, Petitioner must be afforded procedural due process as guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)

#19

May 26, 2026

Show Cause

#21

May 26, 2026

Status Report

#22

May 27, 2026

Status Report

#23

May 27, 2026

Judgment - Final