Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00449

#1

Mar 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#2

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#3

Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#4

Mar 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#5

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's pro se 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondent to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/30/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 4/6/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner 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: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00, receipt number 500001857, filed. (eg5)

Mar 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (jb5)

Mar 20, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Mar 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#9

Mar 30, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Proposed Order) (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#10

Mar 31, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/27/26 re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#11

Apr 06, 2026

CONSENT to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#12

Apr 06, 2026

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Intervene. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the United States of Americas Motion to Intervene. (Dkt. No. 9). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to docket the United States Response to Petition for Writ for Habeas Corpus and Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment. (Dkt. No. 9-3). Petitioner may file a reply to the United States Response by April 13, 2026.The Clerk of Court is also DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order and the United States Response, (Dkt. No. 9-3), via certified mail.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#13

Apr 06, 2026

Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgement re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/27/2026. (rlt5) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#15

Apr 20, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 04/15/2026 re: 14 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#16

Apr 22, 2026

Petitioners' Reply to the United States' Response and Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgement filed by Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#17

Apr 22, 2026

Petitioner's Reply to the United States' Response and Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Perry Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#18

Jul 08, 2026

ORDER. In light of the Fifth Circuits recent decision in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega, No. 26-50183 (5th Cir. July 2, 2026), the Court requires supplemental briefing.Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing by July 13, 2026, addressing (1) whether Petitioner is detained under Section 1225(b)(2) and subject to the 90-day detention limitation in Sosnava, (2) the current length of Petitioners detention, and (3) the effect of the decision on Petitioners claims for release.Petitioner may reply to Respondents supplemental briefing by July 23, 2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#19

Jul 13, 2026

ADVISORY by United States Of America, filed. (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#21

Jul 22, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena re: 18 Order,,, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#22

Aug 03, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Jorge Alfredo Gamez Pena re: 18 Order,,, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#23

Aug 10, 2026

Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil