Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00494

#1

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ronaldo Cruz Escalona-Araque. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Attachments, # 3 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#2

Mar 25, 2026

Emergency AND Temporary Restraining Order

#3

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#4

Mar 25, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#5

Mar 25, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

Mar 25, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Mar 25, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Mar 25, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00, receipt number 500001880, filed. (eg5)

Mar 25, 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. (jb5)

#7

Mar 26, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's pro se 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. 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 4/2/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioner's A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 4/9/2026. Respondent is 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) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 26, 2026

Order

#14

Apr 02, 2026

Summary Judgment

#15

Apr 02, 2026

Sealed Exhibits