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Filed: February 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
April 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35032471) filed by Katlyn Rossely Leal-Alonzo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 05, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Feb 05, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Feb 05, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray 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 09, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The respondent shall file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of service. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) (Attachments: # 1 Petition) Parties notified. (glc4) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document:
Answer
#6
Feb 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL A. HYLDEN on behalf of Pam Bondi, Bret Bradford, Martin Frink, Kristi Noem, filed. (Hylden, Michael) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Mar 11, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#8
Mar 27, 2026
Reply
Main Document:
Reply
#9
Apr 10, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained above, Respondents' 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#10
Apr 10, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 4/10/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
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FRINK
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Leal-Alonzo
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