Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00916

#1

Feb 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35024597) filed by CRISTIAN ALBERTO BANEGAS AVILA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Shakya, Merina) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#2

Feb 05, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#3

Feb 05, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (bsg4)

Feb 05, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#4

Feb 06, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet by Cristian Alberto Banegas Avila, filed. (Shakya, Merina) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#5

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Responses due by 2/11/2026. The proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within five (5) days after the date of service and must forward a copy to the petitioner's counsel. Whether the respondent elects to submit an answer or a dispositive motion (i.e., a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment), the petitioner must file any response within ten (10) days of the date reflected on the certificate of service. Within three (3) days of the date of this Order, counsel for the petitioner must provide the petitioner's A-Number to assist the court in locating the petitioner on ICE's Online Detainee Locator System. The respondents must notify the petitioner's counsel and the court of any anticipated or planned transfer of Cristian Alberto Banegas Avila outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) (Attachments: # 1 Petition) Parties notified. (abh4) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#7

Feb 06, 2026

RESPONSE to 5 Order to Answer,,,,, filed by Cristian Alberto Banegas Avila. (Shakya, Merina) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#8

Feb 11, 2026

Response

#9

Feb 21, 2026

Reply

#10

Mar 25, 2026

Order

#11

Apr 01, 2026

Brief

#12

Apr 01, 2026

Brief

#13

Apr 10, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Respondents must provide the petitioner with a bond hearing by 4/17/2026, or else release the petitioner. The parties must file an update with the court by 4/20/2026, informing the court of the result of the hearing and the petitioner's custody status. The motion for summary judgment, (Docket Entry No. 8), is denied and the petition for a writ of habeas corpus is granted in part. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4)

#15

May 01, 2026

Judgment - Final