Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00166

#1

Feb 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35021365) filed by Gabino Ramos Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Wilson, David) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#2

Feb 04, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#3

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#4

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's Verified 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. 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 2/12/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/17/2026. 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: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Feb 05, 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. (rlt5)

#6

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an advisory by February 20, 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. (scg5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#7

Feb 12, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (NTA), # 2 Proposed Order) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#8

Feb 19, 2026

RESPONSE TO 6 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, filed by Gabino Ramos Zavala. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#9

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file supplemental briefing and evidence by 3/20/2026, that responds to factual issues above. Respondents may reply to the supplemental briefing by 3/24/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#10

Mar 19, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of David L. Wilson re: 9 Order,, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#11

Mar 30, 2026

ADVISORY by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#12

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to file advisories by April 6, 2026, updating the Court on Petitioners custody status and the effect, if any, of Respondents decision to reserve appeal of the Immigration Judges order.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#13

Apr 06, 2026

ADVISORY by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#14

Apr 06, 2026

ADVISORY by Gabino Ramos Zavala, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 04/06/2026)