Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-01654
Tolentino Moreno v. Thompson
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Case Information
Filed: February 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: June 03, 2026
Last Activity:
June 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35209323) filed by Cirilo Tolentino Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons) (Urbanowich, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Attachment 1:
Exhibit
Attachment 2:
Exhibit
Attachment 3:
Civil Cover Sheet
Attachment 4:
Summons
Attachment 5:
Summons
Attachment 6:
Summons
Attachment 7:
Summons
#2
Feb 27, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Mar 02, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Mar 02, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray 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. (bsg4)
#4
Mar 03, 2026
ORDER - Petitioner argues that his detention is unlawful. Unless Petitioner can distinguish his case from the decisions of this court cited within 10 days from the entry of this order, the court will deny Petitioner's [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and will dismiss this action. Petitioner may also voluntarily dismiss his petition. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Main Document:
Order
#5
Mar 12, 2026
BRIEF in Support re: [4] Order, by Cirilo Tolentino Moreno, filed. (Urbanowich, Michael)
Main Document:
Brief
#6
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. re: [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, [5] Brief in Support (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (jld4)
Main Document:
Order
#7
May 01, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Cirilo Tolentino Moreno, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2026. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order) (Urbanowich, Michael)
Main Document:
Motion for Summary Judgment
#8
May 06, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by Pamela Bondi, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/27/2026. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order) (Ren, Shawn)
#9
May 07, 2026
ORDER - Granting [8] MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition. Answer due for Pamela Bondi 5/13/2026; Bret Bradford 5/13/2026; Kristi Noem 5/13/2026; Raymond Thompson 5/13/2026. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
#10
May 13, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Pamela Bondi, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/3/2026. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit, (2) Exhibit, (3) Proposed Order) (Ren, Shawn)
May 22, 2026
Notice of Substitution by Natasha Ann Alexander on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem. Attorney Natasha Alexander added. Attorney Shawn David Ren terminated, filed. (Alexander, Natasha)
#11
May 28, 2026
REPLY to Response to [10] MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Cirilo Tolentino Moreno. (Urbanowich, Michael)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#12
Jun 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, The Federal Respondents' 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment Pursuant to FRCP 56 are DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
#13
Jun 03, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 6/3/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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