Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01166

#1

Feb 17, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Alpha Oumar Barry. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope)(dtg) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ. (dtg)

Feb 17, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer. (dtg)

Feb 24, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Feb 24, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

#2

Feb 25, 2026

Case Opening Letter to Alpha Oumar Barry. (dtg) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#3

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall furnish the Office of the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, with copies of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) and this Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve Respondent Warden with copies of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) and this Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within five (5) days of the date of service.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (vl) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#4

Feb 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt of 3 Order,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (vl) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#9

Mar 03, 2026

Filing fee received in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 10117 (mgr) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#6

Mar 09, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt delivered Stephanie Rico of 4 Certified Mail Receipt (vl) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#7

Mar 09, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt delivered Warden South Texas Ice Processing Center of 4 Certified Mail Receipt (vl) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#5

Mar 10, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Acting Director of ICE, DHS Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Cordova, Anne Marie) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#8

Mar 23, 2026

REPLY to 5 Response by Alpha Oumar Barry. (vl) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#10

Apr 22, 2026

MOTION for Prompt Disposition of Habeas Petition by Alpha Oumar Barry. (vl) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

May 19, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

May 19, 2026

Text Order DENYING 10 Motion for Prompt Disposition of Habeas Petition entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. This case presents novel or fact-intensive issues not previously addressed by this Court. This Court has received hundreds of habeas corpus petitions in recent months. The Petition will be assessed, and the Court will rule on it, in due course. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cb)

#12

Jul 06, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Alpha Oumar Barry. (bt) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#11

Jul 07, 2026

ORDER FOR OMNIBUS ADVISORY. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (r013) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#13

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER VACATING re 11 Order for Omnibus Advisory and Order for ExParte Advisory. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (r013) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

Jul 13, 2026

Text Order DENYING 12 Motion for TRO entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. This case presents novel or fact-intensive issues not previously addressed by this Court. This Court has received hundreds of habeas corpus petitions in recent months. The Petition will be assessed, and the Court will rule on it, in due course.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cb)

#14

Aug 13, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Alpha Oumar Barry. (bt) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

Aug 18, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 14 Motion to Appoint Counsel entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Petitioner is proceeding pro se in a case that involves novel or fact-intensive issues not previously considered by this Court in other immigration habeas cases. Considering the complexity of these issues and Petitioners ability to litigate this case from detention, the interests of justice are served by the appointment of counsel to represent Petitioner pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B) (providing for appointment of counsel in habeas petitions filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241). In accordance with the authority vested in the United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule CV-72, and Appendix C, Local Rules for the Assignment of Duties to United States Magistrate Judges, and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636, the instant action is hereby REFERRED to the Duty Magistrate Judge for a determination of eligibility under the Criminal Justice Act and the appointment of counsel to represent Petitioner in this matter. The Magistrate Judge will return the action to this Court after counsel has filed an appearance. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)

#15

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING Counsel: Duty Pub. Defender-San Antonio for Alpha Oumar Barry., ***Set/Clear Flags. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (bt) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#16

Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kristin M. Kimmelman on behalf of Alpha Oumar Barry. Attorney Kristin M. Kimmelman added to party Alpha Oumar Barry(pty:pet) (Kimmelman, Kristin) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#18

Sep 01, 2026

ORDER APPROVING CJA ELIGIBILITY--Having carefully considered Petitioners Financial Affidavit, Dkt. No. 17, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is financially eligible and that the interests of justice require appointment of counsel for Petitioner under the Criminal Justice Act. Having considered and acted upon all matters for which the above-entitled and numbered case was referred, it is ORDERED that the above-entitled and numbered case is RETURNED to the District Court for all purposes.. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (vl) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#19

Sep 15, 2026

Memorandum in Support