Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00143

#1

Nov 07, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (et) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

#2

Nov 12, 2025

Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . (et) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

#3

Nov 14, 2025

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (et) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

#4

Nov 17, 2025

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO HABEAS PETITION by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. Respondents shall file and serve an Answer to Petition within forty-five (45) days of the service date of this Order. Motions to Dismiss shall be filed by 12/17/2025.(SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: # 1 PETITION, # 2 CV11B CONSENT TO PROCEED FORM) (sh) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

#5

Nov 24, 2025

PETITION for Evidence filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#6

Dec 04, 2025

PETITION for MANDAMUS ACTION filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#7

Dec 04, 2025

PETITION AN EXPLANATION FOR CLAIM filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#8

Dec 04, 2025

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#9

Dec 04, 2025

PETITION for Extension TIME FORM CV-60P filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#10

Dec 04, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION for Extension of Time to File FORM CV-60P 9, Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - Non-Final 8, PETITION for Order 7, PETITION for Order 5, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 6 served on 11/27/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#11

Dec 04, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION for Extension of Time to File FORM CV-60P 9, Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - Non-Final 8, PETITION for Order 7, PETITION for Order 5, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 6 served on 11/27/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#12

Dec 04, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION for Extension of Time to File FORM CV-60P 9, Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - Non-Final 8, PETITION for Order 7, PETITION for Order 5, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 6 served on 11/27/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#13

Dec 04, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION for Extension of Time to File FORM CV-60P 9, Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - Non-Final 8, PETITION for Order 7, PETITION for Order 5, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 6 served on 11/27/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#14

Dec 04, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION for Extension of Time to File FORM CV-60P 9, Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - Non-Final 8, PETITION for Order 7, PETITION for Order 5, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 6 served on 11/27/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#15

Dec 04, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION for Extension of Time to File FORM CV-60P 9, Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - Non-Final 8, PETITION for Order 7, PETITION for Order 5, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 6 served on 11/27/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#16

Dec 04, 2025

CHECK LIST Filed filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#17

Dec 05, 2025

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 into the registry of the Court from Oleksii Vasylevskyi. Receipt number RS1932. (asi) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#18

Dec 05, 2025

PETITION FOR CONCLUSION DECLARATION (CLAIM HISTORY) filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#19

Dec 05, 2025

PETITION FOR MOTION TO DEMAND EVIDENCE FROM PIDC filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#20

Dec 05, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION FOR MOTION 19, PETITION FOR CONCLUSION 18 served on 11/30/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#21

Dec 05, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION FOR MOTION 19, PETITION FOR CONCLUSION 18 served on 11/30/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#22

Dec 05, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION FOR MOTION 19, PETITION FOR CONCLUSION 18 served on 11/30/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#23

Dec 05, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION FOR MOTION 19, PETITION FOR CONCLUSION 18 served on 11/30/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#24

Dec 05, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re PETITION FOR MOTION 19, PETITION FOR CONCLUSION 18 served on 11/30/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#25

Dec 12, 2025

Letter from Oleksii Vasylevskyi: Petition for pay the appropriate filing. See docket 17 . (rec) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#26

Dec 12, 2025

PETITION FOR PAY THE APPROPRIATE FILING filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#27

Dec 15, 2025

Petition for Motion to Demand Evidence from: PIDC, OMDC, DVA filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#28

Dec 16, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition 4 served on 12/09/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#29

Dec 16, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition 4 served on 12/9/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#30

Dec 16, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition 4 served on 12/9/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#31

Dec 16, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition 4 served on 12/9/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#32

Dec 16, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi, re Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition 4 served on 12/9/2025. (sh) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#33

Dec 22, 2025

Petition for merge write of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. §2241 or replace it with FTCA Federal Tort Claims Act under 28 u.s.c. §2671-2680 filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

#34

Dec 23, 2025

Petition for accept:A CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE(to declaration claim history) And EVIDENCE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) Modified on 1/9/2026 (rma). (Entered: 12/31/2025)

#35

Dec 29, 2025

Petition for VIOLATION AND IGNORING OF LAW BY U.S. CBP/U.S.ICE DHS SERVICE and OMDC;DVA;PIDC( detention) filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

#36

Jan 02, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla counsel for Respondents CBP, DHS, ICE. Adding Alfredo Jose Bonilla as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Alfredo Jose Bonilla. (Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party CBP(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party DHS(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party ICE(pty:res))(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#37

Jan 02, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Respondents CBP, DHS, ICE. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#38

Jan 02, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents CBP, DHS, ICE, re Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 36 served on January 2, 2026. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#39

Jan 02, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents CBP, DHS, ICE, re Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (AUSA filers only) - Non-Final 37 served on January 2, 2026. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#40

Jan 02, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Respondents CBP, DHS, ICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Proposed Order, # 6 Proof of Service) (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#41

Jan 05, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, ALL PARTIES having consented in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P. 73(b). Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. (aco) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#51

Jan 06, 2026

PETITION for Adding respondent United States; DIHS; OMDC; DVA ; PIDC, Akimova; Vella; Chambers Langill to the case 2:21-cv-10824-MWC-DTB filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#42

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITIONS (DOCKET NOS. 6 7 9 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: In his Petition for Mandamus Action (Docket No 6), Petitioner requests the Court to change his status in the United States from removed to lawful. The Court has read and considered Petitioner's Petition for Mandamus Action and hereby DENIES the same without prejudice as the relief Petitioner seeks therein is the same relief he is seeking in the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Docket No 1). In his Petition and Explanation for Claim (Docket No. 7), it appears to the Court that Petitioner is providing an explanation for his claim which should have been attached to his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. To the extent Petitioner is requesting the Court to amend his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, that request is DENIED without prejudice. In his Petition for Extension of Time Form CV-60P (Docket No. 9), Petitioner requests an extension of time to file a CV-60P form. The Court notes that Petitioner paid his $5.00 filing fee and, therefore the Court DENIES the Petition for Extension of Time Form CV-60P. IT IS SO ORDERED. (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#43

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR EVIDENCE (DOCKET NO. 5 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: On November 24, 2025, Petitioner filed a 'Petition for Evidence.' (Docket No. 5 ). In his Petition for Evidence, petitioner states 'please accept my evidence' and has attached over 200 pages of documentation. Peitioner's request to accept his evidence is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#44

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITIONS (DOCKET NOS 18 19 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: In his Petition for Conclusion Declaration (Claim History); Evidence Tab A (Docket No. 18), Petitioner requests the Court to 'accept (his) conclusion declaration. Petitioner's request to 'accept' his conclusion declaration is DENIED without prejudice. In his Petition for Motion to Demand Evidence from PIDC (Docket No. 19), Petitioner seeks a Court order, ordering the Port Isabel Detention Center to 'print out grievances from tablet for evidence for the Court' and makes allegations of violations of his civil rights. The Court DENIES the Motion as premature. Petitioner must go through the proper channels for requesting copies of grievance forms. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#45

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR MOTION TO DEMAND EVIDENCE FROM: PIDC, OMDC, DVA (DOCKET NO 27 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: In his Petition for Motion to Demand Evidence From: PIDC, OMDC, DVA (Docket No. 27), Petitioner requests the Court to 'accept (his) declaration.' As with Petitioner's previous requests, his request to 'accept' his declaration is DENIED without prejudice. To the extent Petitioner is requesting an evidentiary hearing in support of his Section 2241 Petition, that request is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#46

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR MERGE WRITE OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 USC 2241 OR REPLACE IT WITH FTCA FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT UNDER 28 USC 2671-2680 (DOCKET NO 33 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: The Court has read and considered Petitioner's Petition for merge write of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241 or replace it with FTCA Federal Tort Claims Act unde(r) 28 U.S.C. 2671-2680 and hereby DENIES the same without prejudice. To the extent Petitioner wishes to amend his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, he must do so by bringing a motion to amend pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 15. TO the extent Petitioner seeks to bring a Federal Tort Claims act, that request is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#47

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR ACCEPT: A CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE (DOCKET NO 34 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: Petitioner asks the Court to 'accept (his) chronology of events supported by evidence.' (DOCKET NO 34 ) Petitioner's request to 'accept' his chronology of events supported by evidence is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#48

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR VIOLATION AND IGNORING OF LAW BY US. CBP/U.S. ICE DHS SERVICE AND OMDC; DVA; PIDC (DOCKET NO 35 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: In his Petition for Violation and Ignoring of Law by U.S. CBP/U.S. ICE DHS Service and OMDC; DVA; PIDC (Docket No. 35), Petitioner asks the Court to 'accept Violation and Ignoring of Law by U.S. CBP/U.S. ICE DHS Service and OMDC; DVA; PIDC.' Petitioner's request to 'accept' his filing is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#49

Jan 09, 2026

MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER REGARDING FEDERAL RESPONDENTS' MOTION TO DISMISS (DOCKET NO. 40 ) by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: On January 2, 2026, in response to the Court's Order Requiring Response to Petition (Docket No. 4), Respondents filed a Motion to Dismiss (Docket No. 40). In accordance with the Court's Order Requiring Response to Petition, Petitioner shall file an Opposition, to the Motion on or before February 2, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (rma) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#52

Jan 12, 2026

Petition for Evidence from court transcription filed by Plaintiff Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#50

Jan 13, 2026

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Incorrect filed date entered on CM/ECF. The correct date is January 8,026. Re: Order on Motion for Order 44, Order on Motion for Order 46, Order on Motion for Order 43, Order on Motion for Order 48, Order on Motion for Order 45, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 49, Order on Motion for Order, 47 (sh) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#53

Jan 16, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL; ORDER REGARDING PETITIONER'S PETITION FOR ADDING RESPONSENTS [DOCKET NO. 51 ] by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: denying 51 PETITION for Adding respondent. With respect to Petitioner's Petition for Adding Respondent(s), the Court DENIES the same for failure to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as the Central District of California Local Civil Rules ("Local Rule") with respect to amended pleadings. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#54

Jan 21, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR EVIDENCE [DOCKET NO. 52 ]by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: Petitioner's request to "accept" his evidence is DENIED without prejudice. (jci) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#55

Jan 27, 2026

OPPOSITION TO RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 40 filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#56

Jan 30, 2026

MOTION AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT RELEASE ON BOND OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, RELEASE ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE filed by Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi. (sh) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#57

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow transferring case to SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this action be transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division. Original file, certified copy of the transfer order and docket sheet sent. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (sh) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#58

Feb 09, 2026

Case transferred in from California Central. Case Number 2:25-cv-10824; received electronically. (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#59

Feb 09, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#61

Feb 09, 2026

ORDER, entered. ORDERED that Petitioner Oleksii Vasylevskyi's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this matter. Case terminated on 2/9/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (bav1)

Feb 09, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#63

Feb 17, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#64

Feb 17, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned