Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00211

#1

Feb 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35150519) filed by Bharatbhai Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-130 Receipt, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Deferred Action Notice and EAD, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Mental Health Assessment, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Medical Records, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Vidhyaben Patel, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Interview Notice, # 7 Legal Call Meeting showing current location in Division, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet) (Slater, James) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#2

Feb 21, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Slater, James) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#3

Feb 21, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#4

Feb 21, 2026

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. It is: ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from removing or deporting Petitioner Bharatbhai Patel during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order; and ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from transferring or relocating Petitioner Bharatbhai Patel outside of the Southern District of Texas during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order. Through separate Notice, the Court will schedule an expedited hearing in this manner. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central standard time) on March 6, 2026, or by Order of the Court. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#5

Feb 22, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons as to Pamela Bondi, Field Director, San Antonio Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Attorney's Office, filed. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Summons, (2) Proposed Summons, (3) Proposed Summons, (4) Proposed Summons) (Slater, James)

#6

Feb 23, 2026

Summons Issued as to 1) Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General; 2) Field Director, San Antonio Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 3) Todd Lyons; 4) Kristi Noem; 5) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (dlr1)

#7

Feb 23, 2026

Notice entered by the Court. The Court notifies the parties that on February 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., the Court shall hold a hearing on the issues raised by Petitioner Bharatbhai Patels Emergency Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) and Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 2). Motion Hearing set for 2/25/2026 at 02:00 PM in by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1)

#8

Feb 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel D Hu on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Field Director, San Antonio Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed. (Hu, Daniel)

#9

Feb 24, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lucy Lu (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35170967) by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/17/2026. (Lu, Lucy)

#10

Feb 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Field Director, San Antonio Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#11

Feb 24, 2026

RESPONSE to [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively for Summary Judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Field Director, San Antonio Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit, (2) Exhibit, (3) Exhibit, (4) Exhibit, (5) Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander)

#12

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Lucy Lu to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (rgd1) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 25, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: James Murray Slater and Lucy Xiaoyun Lu f/Petitioner; Alexander Roland McDonough and Daniel Hu, AUSA's f/Respondents; (ERO: Efrain Garcia) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 2:19-2:37]. MOTION HEARING held on 2/25/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed the parties regarding 2 Motion for TRO; discussion held; motion taken under consideration; Court to issue injunctive relief to preclude removal for 14 days. Parties excused. (bce1)

#13

Mar 05, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to [11] Response, Motion Hearing,, by Pamela Bondi, Field Director, San Antonio Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#14

Mar 05, 2026

RESPONSE to [13] Supplement in Opposition to Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Bharatbhai Patel. (Slater, James)

#15

Mar 06, 2026

Order entered by the Court denying 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Ordered that Respondents Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively for Summary Judgment (Doc. 11) is denied. It is also Ordered that by no later than March 27, 2026, Petitioner Bharatbhai Patel shall file a Statement with the Court identifying any claims that he contends remain pending and unresolved in this matter. It is also Ordered that the Courts Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 4) is dissolved. As a result, it is Ordered that Respondents Motion to Dissolve Injunctive Relief Granting Stay of Removal (Doc. 13) is denied as moot(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#16

Mar 10, 2026

MOTION for Reconsideration of [15] Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,, by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/31/2026. (Slater, James)

#17

Mar 10, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Release for Purpose of Attending I-485 Green Card Interview on March 12, 2026 by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/31/2026. (Slater, James)

#18

Mar 10, 2026

ORDER denying [17] Motion for Temporary Release.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1)

#19

Mar 27, 2026

STATEMENT Regarding Pending Claims by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. (Slater, James)

#20

Mar 27, 2026

MOTION for Discovery by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/17/2026. (Slater, James)

#21

Mar 27, 2026

Amended MOTION for Discovery by Bharatbhai Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/17/2026. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order) (Slater, James)

#22

Apr 10, 2026

It is ORDERED that by no later than April 24, 2026, Respondents shall file a response to the pending Motions; ORDERED that by no later than May 1, 2026, Petitioner shall file a reply in support of the pending Motions; and ORDERED that the Court shall conduct a hearing by videoconference on the pending Motions on May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/10/2026)