Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00230

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Feb 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35186228) filed by Juan Carlos Rua Castillo, Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Juan Carlos Rua Castillo, # 4 Affidavit Declaration of Jacob Snow, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 25, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava, Juan Carlos Rua Castillo, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 25, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jacob Snow (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35186440) by Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava, Juan Carlos Rua Castillo, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/18/2026. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/26/2026: # 1 MPVH Verified) (edg1). (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 25, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Angelica Salceda (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35186464) by Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava, Juan Carlos Rua Castillo, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/18/2026. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/26/2026: # 1 MPVH Verified) (edg1). (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 25, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

ORDER. Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that the parties shall appear via videoconference for a hearing on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc.[ 1]) at 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026.The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the Petition (Doc. 1 ) and this Order upon the Respondents. Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2026 at 01:30 PM by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 26, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb 26, 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. (dlr1)

Feb 26, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

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Feb 27, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 27, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Mar 02, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Mar 02, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Mar 02, 2026

Summons - Request for Issuance

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Mar 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Mar 03, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Mar 03, 2026

Summons Issued/Not Issued

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Mar 04, 2026

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Bree Bernwanger 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. (sac1) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered terminating 2 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Accordingly, based on the Court's inherent powers and pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65, it is:ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from removing or deporting Petitioners Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava, Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, and Juan Carlos Rua Castillo during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order; and ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from transferring or relocating Petitioners Rogelio Alberto Olivero Nava, Luis Enrique Bruzual Carrion, and Juan Carlos Rua Castillo outside of Cameron County or Willacy County, both in Texas, during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order.The Court finds good cause to extend this Temporary Restraining Order beyond 14 days to allow adequate time for the parties to submit briefs and for the Court to consider the pending issues. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central standard time) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, or by Order of the Court.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)). (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

Mar 04, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Jacob Adam Snow, Bree Bernwanger, Adriana Cecilia Pinon, Perla Fabiola Alvelais Aldana, Carolina C. Rivera Nelson, and Angelica H. Salceda f/Petitioners; Alexander Roland McDonough & Daniel Hu, AUSAs f/Respondents; (ERO: Sara Celis) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 1:34-2:08]. MOTION HEARING held on 3/4/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed the parties re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; discussion held; Court granted a TRO to prevent the removal of the Petitioners. Court ordered Respondents' Response to Petition due by 3/18/2026. Petitioners' Reply due by 3/27/2026. Counsel excused. (bce1)

Mar 04, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Mar 05, 2026

AO435 Transcript Request

Mar 06, 2026

FTR Audio and Files Sent

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Mar 13, 2026

Transcript

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Mar 13, 2026

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript - (FORM, noticing)