Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00465

#1

Mar 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#2

Mar 13, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Release Pending Habeas Review by Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#3

Mar 13, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#4

Mar 13, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (hms1)

#6

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Southern District of Texas - Laredo Division. The Clerk of Court is hereby ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY TRANSFER this proceeding to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division. The clerk of court is further instructed to close this case. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#7

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#8

Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

Mar 23, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Mar 23, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (dlr1)

Mar 23, 2026

Case transferred in from Brownsville Division on 03/23/2026 ; Case Number 1:26-cv-304 filed by Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz. (dlr1)

Mar 23, 2026

Intradistrict Transfer to Laredo Division, filed. (dlr1)

Mar 23, 2026

Case Transferred Out - Divisional Transfer

Mar 23, 2026

Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer

#9

Apr 21, 2026

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS AND EMERGENCY MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 5/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (jrl1) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#10

Apr 23, 2026

ORDER. If the Court does not receive a copy of the completed form, or a request for an extension, by May 5, 2026, the Court may dismiss the petition because it does not have enough information to proceed (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#11

May 01, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carlos Dantes Mejias, Jr. (Fee NOT PAID) by Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#14

May 26, 2026

ORDER Mr. Mejias is ORDERED to pay the necessary fee for pro hac vice admission as soon as practicable, but by no later than June 8, 2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#17

Jun 08, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz re: 14 Order, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#18

Jun 15, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Attorney Carlos Mejias, executed on 6/2/2026 re: 16 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#19

Jun 24, 2026

ORDER. Mr. Mejas is ORDERED to pay the $100 admission fee and SHOW CAUSE for failing to comply with the Courts prior order, Dkt. No. 14, and Mr. Mejas is ORDERED to advise the Court regarding the status of his client, Petitioner, by July 15, 2026.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#22

Jul 08, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Ysbeth Carolina Lopez Ortiz re: 19 Order to Show Cause,, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#23

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: 07/09/2026)

#24

Aug 10, 2026

Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil

#27

Aug 13, 2026

Intervene

#28

Aug 13, 2026

Dismiss

Aug 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#29

Aug 19, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned