Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00357

#1

Mar 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35292062) filed by Shilong Liu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Proposed Order) (Rahman, Meer) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#2

Mar 10, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons as to MARIO GARCIA, Todd M. Lyons, MIGUEL VERGARA, Field Office Director, Harlingen Field Office, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement;, filed. (Rahman, Meer) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#3

Mar 10, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#4

Mar 10, 2026

First MOTION EMERGENCY MOTION FOR RELEASE by Shilong Liu, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/31/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rahman, Meer) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#5

Mar 11, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Mar 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)

Mar 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#6

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/20/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioner's A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 3/25/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#7

Mar 13, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd M Lyons. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#8

Mar 17, 2026

RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Mario Garcia served on 3/17/2026, answer due 5/18/2026; Todd M Lyons served on 3/17/2026, answer due 5/18/2026; Miguel Vergara served on 3/17/2026, answer due 5/18/2026, filed. (Rahman, Meer) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#9

Jul 08, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 6 Order (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 7/15/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#11

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE IN WRITING no later than August 11, 2026, and explain why they failed to comply with the Courts previous orders. 6 9 . Should Petitioner wish to file a reply to the Respondents response, he must do so no later than August 18, 2026.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#13

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos by agreement of the judges. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew and Judge John A Kazen no longer assigned to the case. Parties notified, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#14

Aug 11, 2026

RESPONSE TO 11 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, filed by Todd M Lyons, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Todd M Lyons, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

Aug 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#15

Aug 12, 2026

ORDER DISMISSING CASE and DENYING AS MOOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE 4 First MOTION EMERGENCY MOTION FOR RELEASE (Signed by Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos) Parties notified. (dah2). (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#16

Aug 12, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on August 12, 2026 (Signed by Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos) Parties notified. (dah2) (Entered: 08/13/2026)