Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00938

#1

Feb 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35032330) filed by Manuel Alexander Hernandez-Alferez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit Ex 2 OREC, # 3 Exhibit Ex 3 Removal Order, # 4 Exhibit Ex 4 EOIR Case Status) (Rivera, Roberto) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#2

Feb 05, 2026

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

#3

Feb 05, 2026

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

Feb 05, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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

ORDER TO ANSWER (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). 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. The respondents must notify the petitioner's counsel and the court of any anticipated or planned transfer of Manuel Alexander Hernandez-Alferez 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)

#6

Feb 11, 2026

RESPONSE to Habeas Petition and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Rodriguez, Jimmy) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#7

Mar 11, 2026

Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.

#8

Mar 12, 2026

Leave to File Document

#9

Mar 23, 2026

Order

#10

Mar 30, 2026

Summary Judgment

#11

Mar 31, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

Apr 30, 2026

Notice of Substitution - USA (Govt Use Only)

#12

Jul 06, 2026

Order

#13

Jul 15, 2026

Status Report

#14

Jul 30, 2026

Judgment - Final

#15

Aug 25, 2026

Alter Judgment AND Amend