Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00159

#1

Feb 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Marvin Danilo Rojas. (hms1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/11/2026: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (hms1). (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#2

Feb 11, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUCTION by Marvin Danilo Rojas, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Emergency Motion) (hms1) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#3

Feb 11, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Feb 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (hms1)

Feb 11, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001440, filed. (edg1)

Feb 11, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#4

Feb 12, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ivan Yacub (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number 100001441) by Marvin Danilo Rojas, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate) (hms1) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#5

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER, entered. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from removing or deporting Petitioner Marvin Danilo Rojas during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order; and ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from transferring or relocating Petitioner Marvin Danilo Rojas outside of Cameron County, Texas, during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central standard time) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, or by Order of the Court. The parties shall appear for hearing via videoconference for a hearing on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus at 1:30 p.m. on February 18, 2026. Based on the record and the applicable law, the Court also finds that no security is required at this time under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c). See Kaepa, Inc. v. Achilles Corp., 76 F.3d 624, 628 (5th Cir. 1996) (noting that a court "may elect to require no security at all" under Rule 65(c)).The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the Petition (Doc. 1), the Emergency Motion (Doc. 2), and this Order upon the Respondents. Motion Hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 01:30 PM in by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#7

Feb 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Feb 13, 2026

Advisory

#9

Feb 13, 2026

Enforce

#10

Feb 16, 2026

Appear AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

#11

Feb 16, 2026

Response

#12

Feb 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#13

Feb 18, 2026

Order

Feb 18, 2026

Motion Hearing

Feb 18, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Elizabeth Kennedy Ottman, f/Petitioner; Alexander Roland McDonough, AUSA for Respondents; (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Craig Smith) [Court time: 1:30-1:49]. MOTION HEARING held via Zoom on 2/18/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed the parties regarding Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; arguments heard; motion taken under consideration. Court to issue ruling by the end of the week. Court to issue order extending current TRO. Counsel excused. (bce1)

#14

Feb 25, 2026

Order on Motion for Emergency