Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00561

#1

Apr 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachments, # 3 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#2

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#3

Apr 02, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#4

Apr 02, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Apr 02, 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)

#6

Apr 06, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS the attached completed form, or a request for an extension, is received by 4/13/2026. The Court may dismiss the petition because it does not have enough information to proceed if completed form is not received. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#7

Apr 10, 2026

SEALED Response to Questionnaire for Next Friend Filing Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Nayensi Torres Romero a/n/f of Petitioner Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#8

Apr 10, 2026

SEALED Corrected Response to Questionnaire for Next Friend Filing Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Nayensi Torres Romero a/n/f of Petitioner Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#9

Apr 13, 2026

SEALED AMENDED CORRECTED QUESTIONNAIRE by Nayensi Torres Romero, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#10

Apr 13, 2026

AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Field Office Director, Secretary of DHS, Warden, Attorney General of the United States filed by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#11

Apr 13, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Bond Hearing and/or Immediate Release( Motion Docket Date 5/4/2026.) by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#12

Apr 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Emergency Bond Hearing re: 11 EMERGENCY MOTION MOTION Bond Hearing and/or Immediate Release, 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#13

Apr 16, 2026

ORDER. 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 4/23/2026. 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 4/30/2026. 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: 04/16/2026)

#15

Apr 20, 2026

DECLARATION of Rafael Hernandez Ramirez in Support of re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#16

Apr 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law In Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#17

Apr 22, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Attorney General of the United States, Field Office Director, Secretary of DHS, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-213, # 2 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Attorney General of the United States, Field Office Director, Secretary of DHS, filed. (Drootman, Eric)

#18

May 01, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Spanish Translation, # 2 Sworn Declaration, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#19

May 01, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition to re: 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#20

May 01, 2026

MOTION for Release on Bond or, in the Alternative, on Conditions of Supervision by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Spanish Translation, # 2 Affidavits in Support, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Certificate of Service, # 5 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#21

May 28, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Ruling on 11 Emergency Motion for Bond Hearing and on 17 Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#22

Jun 22, 2026

Petitioner's Comprehensive Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Emergency Motion for Immediate Release and in Opposition to Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#23

Jul 07, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing by July 10, 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. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#24

Jul 08, 2026

RESPONDENTS' SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF by Attorney General of the United States, Field Office Director, Secretary of DHS, filed. (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#27

Jul 13, 2026

Petitioner's Renewed and Supplemental Motion for Bond Hearing and/or Immediate Release on Recognizance by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Table of Contents, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Proposed Order, # 6 Proposed Order, # 7 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#28

Jul 13, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority Sosnava Rodriguez v Ortega, No. 26-50183 (5th Cir. July 2, 2026) by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#29

Jul 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of Petitioner's Renewed Motion, and in Reply to Respondents' Supplemental Briefing on Sosnava Rodriguez v Ortega by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#30

Jul 20, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Rafael Hernandez Ramirez re: 23 Order,, filed. Remailing with correct address (rad6) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#31

Jul 20, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Rafael Hernandez Ramirez re: 23 Order,, filed. Remailed to correct address. (rad6) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#33

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION- Petitioner's Supplemental Notice Post-Vacatur and Request for Expedited Consideration by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (vm5) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/21/2026: # 1 Envelope) (vm5). (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#34

Jul 20, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of 33 MOTION by Rafael Hernandez Ramirez, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Certificate of Service

Jul 21, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#35

Aug 07, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Rafael Hernandez Ramirez re: 25 Document(s) Sent, filed. (rad6) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#36

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos by agreement of the judges. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Judge John A Kazen and Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos no longer assigned to the case. Parties notified, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#37

Aug 26, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable