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

Torrez Lopez v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office

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Case Information

Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to: Jason K Pulliam
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 14, 2026
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Docket Entries

#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)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION/REQUEST FOR COURT ASSISTANCE WITH SERVICE OF PROCESS by Gabriela Torrez Lopez. (dtg) (Entered: 03/01/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
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)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
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)
Main Document: Order
#5
Mar 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 4 Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (vnd) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
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)
Mar 05, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#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)
Main Document: Response
#7
Mar 23, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#8
Apr 03, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#9
Apr 14, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#10
Apr 15, 2026
Advisory to the Court
Main Document: Advisory to the Court
#11
Apr 16, 2026
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
#12
Apr 16, 2026
Supplement to
Main Document: Supplement to
#13
Apr 23, 2026
Order Lifting Stay AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
Main Document: Order Lifting Stay AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#14
May 15, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#15
May 18, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#16
Jun 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#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
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#19
Jun 12, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
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 Appointing Counsel
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel
#21
Jun 24, 2026
Order Appointing Counsel AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
#22
Jun 24, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance
Jul 07, 2026
Sealed Document
#24
Jul 08, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
#25
Jul 09, 2026
Transcript Request (Miscellaneous)
Main Document: Transcript Request (Miscellaneous)
#26
Jul 09, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#27
Jul 13, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#28
Jul 14, 2026
Transcript Filed
Main Document: Transcript Filed

Parties

Torrez Lopez
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office
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