Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00265

#1

Feb 26, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00, filed by Eliar Ching Concepcion. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#2

Feb 26, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Roy K. Altman (kma) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#3

Feb 27, 2026

Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 2/26/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS314502. (vt) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#4

Mar 02, 2026

It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Clerk of Court shall TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division. This case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 3/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (kma) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#5

Mar 05, 2026

Case transferred in from Florida Southern. Case Number 1:26-cv-21304; certified copy of transfer order, certified docket sheet, and transfer letter received (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 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. (mp1)

Mar 05, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#6

Mar 06, 2026

Order referring case to the randomly selected Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#8

Mar 19, 2026

ORDER entered- it is ORDERED that by no later than April 3, 2026, Respondents shall provide an update on the status of Petitioner. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov.(Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Status Report due by 4/3/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#10

Mar 23, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/19/2026 re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#11

Mar 30, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Eliar Ching Concepcion re: 6 Order, filed. An updated address could not be found. (ndb3) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#12

Mar 31, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/25/2026 re: 9 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#13

Mar 31, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Eliar Ching Concepcion re: 7 Document(s) Sent, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#14

Apr 03, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Status Update by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

Apr 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#15

Apr 06, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Southern District of Florida, Miami Division. (Transfer of this case is stayed for 21 days pursuant to General Order 2024-02.) Out of Circuit Transfer Deadline set for 4/27/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#17

Apr 07, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Eliar Ching Concepcion re: 8 Order,, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#18

Apr 22, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 4/13/2026 re: 16 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Receipt of Transfer Letter