Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00189

#1

Feb 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ramesh Khatri. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (scg5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#2

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#4

Feb 06, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Feb 06, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Feb 06, 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. (scg5)

Feb 06, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500001711, filed. (eg5)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. 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 2/20/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/25/2026. Respondents are further ORDERED to file an advisory or otherwise address in their responsive briefing whether Petitioner is a class member and the effect, if any, of the class certification and declaratory relief. Respondents should file their advisory or responsive briefing with the Court on this issue by 2/20/026.Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner 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. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#7

Feb 19, 2026

CONSENT to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge by Ramesh Khatri, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#8

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Change of Address by Ramesh Khatri, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#9

Feb 23, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Ramesh Khatri re: 4 Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection, filed. The address was recently updated and the notice/order was re-noticed. (amp4) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#10

Mar 24, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#11

Mar 24, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#12

Mar 24, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#13

Apr 07, 2026

Order

#17

Apr 30, 2026

Document

#18

Apr 30, 2026

Summary Judgment

#19

May 21, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#20

Jun 10, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. For the foregoing reasons, Petitioners pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment, 18 , is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by June 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioners release by June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Petitioner should be released in a public place during daytime hours. At the time of his release from custody, Respondents must return to Petitioner any and all identification documents taken from him at the time of his apprehension or during his detention. Additionally, upon his release, R espondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting his habeas petition and ordering his release from custody.All other relief requested by Petitioner 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.A final judgment will follow.It is so ORDERED.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) Modified on 6/10/2026 (rlt5).

#21

Jun 11, 2026

Document

#22

Jun 22, 2026

Judgment - Final