Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01555

#1

Mar 09, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXWDC-21529818), filed by Huy Thanh Bui. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Tran, Quynhanh) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Mar 09, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Bemporad (rqr)

Mar 09, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Jason K. Pulliam. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rqr)

Mar 09, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#2

Mar 10, 2026

STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Pulliam. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Pulliam's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6) and demonstration of complete diversity. Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Jason Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#3

Mar 11, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Quynhanh Ngoc Tran on behalf of Greta L. Nightingale ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21549096) by on behalf of Huy Thanh Bui. (Tran, Quynhanh) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#4

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE--The Court hereby DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to furnish a copy of the Petition and this Order to the Office of the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas. Federal Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus no later than March 24, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any possible or anticipated removal or transfer is IMMEDIATELY STAYED until further order from this Court.. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (vl) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#5

Mar 18, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order, (vl) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#6

Mar 24, 2026

RESPONSE Federal Respondents Response in Opposition to Petitioners Writ of Habeas Corpus by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#7

Mar 24, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Greta L. Nightingale for Huy Thanh Bui. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (bt) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#8

Mar 30, 2026

BRIEF in Reply regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Huy Thanh Bui. (Tran, Quynhanh) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#9

Apr 01, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt of 5 Certified Mailing to Stephanie Rico, Civil Process Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office (slt) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#10

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE to the Court Regarding Upcoming MRI Appointment by Huy Thanh Bui (Tran, Quynhanh) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#11

Jul 09, 2026

ORDER FOR OMNIBUS ADVISORY. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#12

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER VACATING re 11 Order for Omnibus Advisory. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#13

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Harmukh Singh on behalf of Huy Thanh Bui. Attorney Harmukh Singh added to party Huy Thanh Bui(pty:pet) (Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#14

Aug 04, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Harmukh Singh on behalf of Helena Li ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-22422347) by on behalf of Huy Thanh Bui. (Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#15

Aug 05, 2026

Text ORDER GRANTING 14 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Having considered the mo-tion, the Court finds that the applicant, Helena M. Li, has complied with the requirements of Local Court Rule AT-1(f)(2). Accordingly, it GRANTS the motion and Applicant may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Petitioner. By appearing in this case, the applicant becomes subject to the rules of this Court. If Applicant has not already done so, he/she shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court. Additionally, pursuant to Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the applicant must register for electronic filing within ten days of this Order. If he/she has not already done so, Applicant shall promptly submit an appli-cation to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tex-as in the manner set forth in the Local Rules. Applicant shall not be permitted to appear pro hac vice in any other actions in this District without first being admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Finally, while providing representation in this case, the applicant shall abide by all Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and shall be bound by said rules. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#16

Aug 06, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Harmukh Singh on behalf of Jacob A. Boesch ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-22435977) by on behalf of Huy Thanh Bui. (Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#17

Aug 07, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 16 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Having considered the motion, the Court finds that the applicant, Jacob A. Boesch, has complied with the requirements of Local Court Rule AT-1(f)(2). Accordingly, it GRANTS the motion and Applicant may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Petitioner. By appearing in this case, the applicant becomes subject to the rules of this Court. If Applicant has not already done so, he/she shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court. Additionally, pursuant to Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the applicant must register for electronic filing within ten days of this Order. If he/she has not already done so, Applicant shall promptly submit an application to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tex-as in the manner set forth in the Local Rules. Applicant shall not be permitted to appear pro hac vice in any other actions in this District without first being admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Finally, while providing representation in this case, the applicant shall abide by all Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and shall be bound by said rules. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#18

Aug 07, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Harmukh Singh on behalf of Lauren Lewis ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-22444920) by on behalf of Huy Thanh Bui. (Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#19

Aug 10, 2026

Opposed MOTION to Lift Stay by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Travel Document))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#20

Aug 10, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 18 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Having considered the motion, the Court finds that the applicant, Lauren Lewis, has complied with the requirements of Local Court Rule AT-1(f)(2). Accordingly, it GRANTS the motion and Applicant may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Petitioner. By appearing in this case, the applicant becomes subject to the rules of this Court. If Applicant has not already done so, he/she shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court. Additionally, pursuant to Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the applicant must register for electronic filing within ten days of this Order. If he/she has not already done so, Applicant shall promptly submit an application to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tex-as in the manner set forth in the Local Rules. Applicant shall not be permitted to appear pro hac vice in any other actions in this District without first being admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Finally, while providing representation in this case, the applicant shall abide by all Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and shall be bound by said rules. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#21

Aug 14, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Quynhanh Tran, by Huy Thanh Bui. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#22

Aug 17, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Huy Thanh Bui, re 19 Opposed MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Respondent Kristi Noem, Respondent Todd Lyons, Respondent Miguel Vergara, Respondent Pamela Bondi (Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#23

Aug 26, 2026

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara Emergency Advisory Regarding Imminency of Removal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#24

Aug 28, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Response to Dkt. No. 23, Respondents' Emergency Advisory by Huy Thanh Bui. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Response to Emergency Advisory Statement, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of H. Bui ISO Response to Emergency Advisory Statement, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Photos of Arrest, # 4 Exhibit 2 - Photo of Mr. Bui, # 5 Exhibit 3 - New York Times Deportation Article)(Singh, Harmukh) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#25

Sep 04, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 21 Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Counsel. Petitioner seeks permission for Quynhanh Tran to withdraw from this case. The Court GRANTS the motion. Quynhanh Tran is hereby permitted to withdraw from this matter. Mr. Tran is hereby relieved of any further obligation in this matter and electronic notice to him in this case is hereby terminated, effective the date of this order. Petitioner will continue to be represented by other counsel of record. The Clerk of Court should note on the docket that Quynhanh Tran is terminated as an attorney in this case as of this date. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#26

Sep 04, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 19 Motion to Lift Stay; GRANTING 24 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (cih) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney