Western District of Texas • 5:25-cv-01441

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Nov 07, 2025

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 9017), filed by Freddy Enrique Cala Zambrano. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, (3) Exhibit Cover Page, (4) Exhibit A, (5) Exhibit B, (6) Exhibit C, (7) Exhibit D. Note: Documents #3-7 are sealed because they contain personal information. (tt). (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov 07, 2025

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney. (tt)

Nov 07, 2025

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM. (tt)

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Nov 10, 2025

Case Opening Letter to Freddy Enrique Cala Zambrano. (tt) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov 10, 2025

Remark (No Doc#)

Nov 10, 2025

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

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Nov 13, 2025

Order

Nov 13, 2025

Remark (No Doc#)

Nov 13, 2025

Mailed Order 3 and entire Petition 1 to Petitioner (mgr)

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Dec 03, 2025

Amended Complaint

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Dec 08, 2025

Order

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Dec 08, 2025

Certified Mail Receipt

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Dec 18, 2025

Certified Mail Receipt

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Dec 18, 2025

Acknowledgment of Service

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Jan 22, 2026

Stay

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Jan 26, 2026

Order on Motion to Stay

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Feb 09, 2026

Response

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Feb 13, 2026

Response

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Mar 23, 2026

Notice

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Mar 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

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May 22, 2026

Supplement to

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May 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER GRANTING 4 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Petitioner claims that Respondents have violated procedural due process rights under the Fifth Amendment based on a significant presence in the United States and/or an improper revocation of release. Respondents have submitted a response in opposition. After reviewing the briefing, provided evidence, and applicable law, the Court grants the petition based on the law as set out and analyzed in Longoria Mendoza v. Noem, ___ F. Supp. 3d ___, ___, No 5:26-CV-0728-JKP, 2026 WL 809441 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 26, 2026) and numerous other cases decided by the undersigned. While there are differences between this case and Longoria Mendoza, none warrant a different result. For reasons previously stated in Longoria Mendoza, the Court finds that (1) it has jurisdiction to consider the arguments presented in the instant habeas petition; (2) any asserted failure to exhaust administrative remedies is excused; (3) Respondents have violated Petitioner's procedural due process rights; and (4) fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412 are not available in habeas corpus proceedings like this one. The Court treats the instant action solely as a habeas action under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and declines to consider any claim other than the alleged violation of procedural due process. The Court has considered the arguments Respondents make in response and rejects them for reasons stated in prior cases. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, this Court concludes Petitioner's detention is unlawful, and habeas relief is proper. Because Petitioner has no known criminal history, had been complying with the terms of a prior release, and there is no indication of flight risk or danger to the community, it is ORDERED that on or before May 29, 2026, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner Freddy Enrique Cala Zambrano from custody to a public location, under conditions no more restrictive than those in place before the detention at issue. Respondents must NOTIFY Petitioner's counsel, if any of the exact location and exact time of release as soon as practicable and no less than two hours before release. Any possible or anticipated removal or transfer of Petitioner under this present detention is PROHIBITED. No later than the next business day after the ordered release date, Respondents shall FILE a status report to confirm whether Petitioner has been released. A written final judgment will be issued separately to summarize the orders of the Court and to close this habeas case. A written final judgment will be issued separately to summarize the orders of the Court and to close this habeas case. 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: 05/27/2026)

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May 27, 2026

Judgment AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags

May 27, 2026

Order

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Jun 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Simmons, Sequetha) (Entered: 06/01/2026)