Western District of Oklahoma • 5:26-cv-00802

Morel Marte v. Cerna

Completed

Case Information

Filed: April 14, 2026
Assigned to: Joe L. Heaton
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 22, 2026
Last Activity: April 22, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Apr 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Gaspar Emilio Morel Marte. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Index of Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(alw) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 15, 2026
NO PREVIOUS Cases (alw) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Previous Cases
#3
Apr 15, 2026
ENTRY of Appearance by Melissa Henry on behalf of Gaspar Emilio Morel Marte (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Entry of Appearance
#4
Apr 15, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order DUE TO IRREPARABLE HARM TO PETITIONERS MEDICALLY FRAGILE U.S. CITIZEN CHILDREN by Gaspar Emilio Morel Marte. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-4)(Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Apr 16, 2026
Receipt
Main Document: Receipt
#6
Apr 16, 2026
Order for Response
Main Document: Order for Response
#7
Apr 20, 2026
Entry of Appearance
Main Document: Entry of Appearance
#8
Apr 20, 2026
Response to Non - Motion
Main Document: Response to Non - Motion
#9
Apr 21, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#10
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER the petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 1 is GRANTED as follows: Respondents are ORDERED to release petitioner within three (3) business days from the date of this order unless, in the meantime, petitioner is ordered release on bond pursuant to the immigration judges alternative finding. Respondents are further ORDERED to certify compliance by filing a status report within ten (10) business days of the courts order.In light of the courts ruling, the emergency motion for temporary restraining order 4 is STRICKEN as MOOT. A separate judgment will be entered. Signed by Judge Joe Heaton on 04/22/2026. (lam) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#11
Apr 22, 2026
JUDGMENT in accordance with the order 10 entered this date and the conditions stated therein, the petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is granted. Signed by Judge Joe Heaton on 04/22/2026. (lam) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Judgment