Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00198

#1

Jan 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Yannais Barbara Matos-Robles. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Exhibit N (USB)***USB HAS BEEN SCANNED FOR VIRUSES.***, # 3 Affidavit of Translation, # 4 Copy of USPS Priority Mail Envelope)(dtg) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY. (dtg)

Jan 20, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer. (dtg)

#2

Jan 27, 2026

Case Opening Letter to Yannais Barbara Matos-Robles. (dtg) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#3

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER OF TRANSFER-- IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this case be transferred the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (vl) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#4

Feb 10, 2026

Case transferred in from Texas Western. Case Number 5:26-cv-00393; Received Electronically. Modified on 2/10/2026 (rlt5). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#5

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#6

Feb 10, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Feb 10, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)

#8

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's pro se 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. 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 3/6/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 3/13/2026. 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: 02/26/2026)

#15

Mar 06, 2026

Response

#16

Mar 09, 2026

Dismiss

#17

Mar 10, 2026

Order

#19

Mar 11, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#20

Mar 17, 2026

Response

#21

Mar 24, 2026

Acknowledgment of Service

#22

Mar 24, 2026

Other Notice

#23

Apr 09, 2026

Emergency

#24

Apr 09, 2026

Reply

#25

Apr 09, 2026

Memorandum

#29

Jun 29, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Federal Respondents' 15 Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondent Warden's [1 6] Motion to Dismiss Seeking Dismissal of all Non-Habeas Claims, and Petitioner's Emergency 23 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction are DENIED as moot. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 6/30/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by 7/1/2026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and locatio n of Petitioner's release no less than two hours prior to Petitioner's release from custody. Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner's identity documents and personal effects upon her release. 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. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)

#30

Jul 01, 2026

Status Report

Jul 01, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#31

Jul 02, 2026

Judgment - Final