Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01298

#1

Feb 23, 2026

EMERGENCY Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Copy of Envelope)(dtg) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 2026

MOTION/REQUEST FOR COURT ASSISTANCE WITH SERVICE OF PROCESS by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (dtg) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM. (dtg)

Feb 23, 2026

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

#3

Mar 01, 2026

Case Opening Letter to Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (dtg) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

Mar 01, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Mar 01, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#4

Mar 02, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE-- Federal Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus no later than Tuesday, March 10, 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. (vnd) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#5

Mar 03, 2026

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

Mar 05, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Mar 05, 2026

Text Order MOOTING 2 Petitioner's Motion/Request for Court Assistance with Service of Process. The Court rendered a service order on March 2, 2026. entered by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)

#6

Mar 10, 2026

RESPONSE Federal Respondents' Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cordova, Anne Marie) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#7

Mar 20, 2026

REPLY to 6 Response, by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (vl) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#8

Apr 03, 2026

Opposed MOTION Emergency Motion to Lift the Stay on Removal by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Van De Walle, Erin) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#9

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE-HABEAS CORPUS - VIA ZOOM, ( Status Conference set for 4/15/2026 10:00 AM before Judge Jason K. Pulliam,). Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (vl) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#10

Apr 14, 2026

Correspondence to the Court by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (vl) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#11

Apr 15, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jason K. Pulliam: Status Conference held on 4/15/2026 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Vickie Garza.)(vl) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#12

Apr 16, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 11 Status Conference Federal Respondents Supplement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office, Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#13

Apr 23, 2026

ORDER--IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Courts prior stay of removal is LIFTED. Because Respondents continue to detain Petitioner pending removal, her § 2241 Petition remains ripe for adjudication. If Petitioner is removed, Respondents shall immediately file a status report notifying the Court. Moreover, if Petitioner is not removed on or before May 15, 2026, Respondents shall file a report notifying the Court of the status of Petitioners removal.. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (vl) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#14

May 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office. (Diaz, Rafael) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#15

May 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT FEDERAL RESPONDENTS STATUS REPORT by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office. (Diedrichs, Clayton) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#16

Jun 08, 2026

MOTION for Release on Supervision by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (vl) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#17

Jun 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 16 MOTION for Release on Supervision filed by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. Respondents are ordered to file a response on or before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, to Petitioners 16 Pro Se Motion for Release on Supervision. On April 23, 2026, the Court rendered an 13 Order lifting its stay of removal, noting Petitioners 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus remains ripe for adjudication. On May 18, 2026, Respondents filed a Status Report stating Petitioner was scheduled to depart on a flight for the Congo on May 27, 2026. However, Petitioner remains detained and now files a motion seeking release pursuant to Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001). The Court orders Respondents to file a response to Petitioners motion. Therein, Respondents should provide information on Petitioners status and respond to her Zadvydas contention. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

Order

#18

Jun 12, 2026

Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Petitioners Motion for Release by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office. (Miller, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#19

Jun 12, 2026

RESPONSE to Petitioners Motion for Release on Supervision by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office. (Miller, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Response shall be due on or before Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 3PM. Entered by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc)

Jun 12, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#20

Jun 17, 2026

ORDER REFERRING MATTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL -- The matter before the Court is Pro Se Petitioner Gabriela Torrez Lopezs 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ECF No. 1. The Court has determined that this matter should be REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Richard Farrer to APPOINT COUNSEL to represent Petitioner.. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (cih) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#21

Jun 24, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER -- Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the Office of the Federal Public Defender is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner in this case, subject to a determination of financial eligibility. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, within 14 days of this Order, appointed counsel must provide a financial affidavit or other information sufficient to make a determination of Petitioners financial eligibility for representation under the CJA.. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (cih) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#22

Jun 24, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kristin M. Kimmelman on behalf of Gabriela Torrez Lopez. Attorney Kristin M. Kimmelman added to party Gabriela Torrez Lopez(pty:pet) (Kimmelman, Kristin) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jul 07, 2026

Sealed Document

#24

Jul 08, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge

#25

Jul 09, 2026

Transcript Request (Miscellaneous)

#26

Jul 09, 2026

Order

#27

Jul 13, 2026

Order

#28

Jul 14, 2026

Transcript Filed

#29

Jul 24, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#31

Aug 07, 2026

Judgment

Aug 07, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#32

Aug 10, 2026

Status Report

#33

Oct 06, 2026

Notice of Appeal

Oct 07, 2026

Notice of Appeal