Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00200

#1

Feb 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35076889) filed by Carlos Ernesto Sanchez-Villa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- TPS PROOF) (Tostado, Paulette) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#2

Feb 11, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (glc4) (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: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (glc4)

#4

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to the Brownsville Division (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jm4) Modified on 2/20/2026 (jrl1).

Feb 19, 2026

Case transferred in from Houston Division on 02/19/2026 ; Case Number 4:26-cv-1108. Case assigned to Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. (jm4)

Feb 19, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Feb 19, 2026

Case Transferred Out - Divisional Transfer

Feb 19, 2026

Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer

Feb 19, 2026

Intradistrict Transfer to the Brownsville Division, filed. (jm4)

#5

Feb 20, 2026

ORDER entered re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) VideoConference set for 2/25/2026 at 01:30 PM Courtroom 6 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the petition and this 5 Order upon the respondents. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#6

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#7

Feb 25, 2026

Response

Feb 25, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Paulette Tostado f/Petitioner; Alexander Roland McDonough, AUSA f/Defendants; (ERO: Efrain Garcia) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 1:37-1:45]. MOTION HEARING held on 2/25/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed the parties regarding Petition; discussion held; Court did not grant any relief; Petition does not raise a claim that would warrant early release. Petitioner may file an Amended Petition by 3/11/2026. Parties excused. (bce1)

Feb 25, 2026

Motion Hearing

#10

May 08, 2026

Reply

#11

Jun 25, 2026

Order