Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00218

Ross Milanes v. Vergara

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Case Information

Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: February 26, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35097714) filed by SANDRA BEATRIZ ROSS MILANES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 13, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Feb 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Feb 13, 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. (av5)
#3
Feb 17, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Feb 17, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#5
Feb 19, 2026
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#6
Feb 24, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#7
Feb 25, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#8
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED. Respondents Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion to Dismiss and, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 11), is DENIED.Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately, under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release within 24 hours of the date of this Order.Respondents must notify Petitioners counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioners release no less than three hours prior to Petitioners release from custody.If Petitioner is redetained, all applicable regulations and procedures must be followed, including that Petitioner be afforded an individualized assessment of Petitioners flight risk and dangerousness as guaranteed under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.Within two weeks of the date of this Order, the parties shall FILE advisories with the Court indicating whether the parties oppose entry of a final judgment in this case (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Order
#9
Feb 26, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document: Other Notice