Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02616

#1

Apr 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11104), filed by Santos Argueta Alvarado. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#2

Apr 20, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Immediate Release by Santos Argueta Alvarado. (kc) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#3

Apr 20, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Santos Argueta Alvarado. (kc) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Kelly G. Stephenson (kc)

Apr 20, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (kc)

#4

Apr 23, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Santos Argueta Alvarado. (kc) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Apr 23, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#5

Apr 24, 2026

STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Pulliam. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Pulliam's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6) and demonstration of complete diversity. Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Jason Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#6

Apr 30, 2026

Text ORDER FOR SERVICE of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of 1 Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The Court construes the Petition as raising, at least in part, a Fifth Amendment Due Process claim which Respondents should address. See, e.g., Longoria Mendoza v. Noem, __ F. Supp. 3d __, No 5:26-CV-0728-JKP, 2026 WL 809441, at *610 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 26, 2026); Bonilla Chicas v. Warden, __ F. Supp.3d __, No. 26-CV-131, 2026 WL 539475, at *6 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026); Marceau v. Noem, No. 26-CV-237-KC, 2026 WL 368953, at *1 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 9, 2026). Additionally, the response must identify: (1) Petitioner's alleged country of birth, so that Petitioner can be located in the Online Detainee Locator System; (2) Petitioner's alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability; (3) any previous immigration detention history, e.g., whether Petitioner has previously been subject to immigration detention and, if so, the approximate date of Petitioner's previous release into the interior; and (4) Petitioner's alleged immigration status, e.g., whether Petitioner has a pending claim for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture or is subject to a final removal order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#7

Apr 30, 2026

ORDER DENYING 2 Motion for TRO; ORDER DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (bt) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Apr 30, 2026

Order

#8

May 07, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Attorney General of the United States, Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement San Antonio, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Russo, Kyle) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#9

May 19, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Santos Argueta Alvarado. (vl) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Text Order DENYING 9 Renewed Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. This Court has received hundreds of habeas corpus petitions in recent months. This Petition will be assessed, and the Court will issue a ruling, in due course. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)

May 22, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

#10

Jul 09, 2026

ORDER FOR OMNIBUS ADVISORY. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#11

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER VACATING re 10 Order for Omnibus Advisory. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#12

Aug 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER REQUIRING STATUS REPORT: Respondents are ordered to file a status report within seven days of this Order, advising the Court whether Petitioner is still in detention. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (Text-only entry; no associated document.)(lc) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

Aug 12, 2026

Order

#13

Aug 19, 2026

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Attorney General of the United States, Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement San Antonio, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Russo, Kyle) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#14

Aug 20, 2026

Text ORDER DISMISSING AS MOOT 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner challenges his or her continued immigration detention and seeks release. Respondents represent that Petitioner was removed from the United States on May 13, 2026. Because Petitioner is no longer in custody, the Court cannot grant the relief requested, and the Petition is therefore moot. IT IS ORDERED that the Petition (ECF No. 1) is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#15

Aug 20, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT-- IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that pro se Petitioner Santos Argueta Alvarados 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (bt) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order