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Case Information
Filed: January 30, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34978337) filed by Alexis Brown Quintanilla. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D) (Thomas, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 30, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to MARCOS CHARLES, David Cole, Derek Gordon, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, Sirce E. Owen, Pamela Bondi, Nicholas J. Ganjei, filed. (Thomas, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Summons - Request for Issuance
#3
Jan 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 30, 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. (clr5)
#4
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Feb 02, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
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Summons Issued/Not Issued
#6
Feb 02, 2026
Emergency AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Emergency AND Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Feb 12, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#9
Feb 22, 2026
Advisory
Main Document:
Advisory
#10
Feb 25, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#11
Mar 06, 2026
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
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Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#12
Mar 12, 2026
Modify
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Modify
#13
Apr 02, 2026
Return of Service Executed
Main Document:
Return of Service Executed
#15
Apr 13, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document:
Other Notice
#20
May 18, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Petitioner's First Amended 11 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and [1 8] Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 5/19/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release b y 5/20/2026, 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 Petition er's identity documents and personal effects upon his release. All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his 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)
#21
May 20, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
#22
May 22, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document:
Judgment - Final
Parties
Brown Quintanilla
Party
NOEM
Party