Southern District of Texas • 4:25-cv-05389

#1

Nov 11, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34485185) filed by Clemente Martinez Colunga. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 11/11/2025)

#2

Nov 12, 2025

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

#3

Nov 12, 2025

ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Respondents November 26, 2025. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov 12, 2025

Referral Judge Selected

Nov 12, 2025

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray 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. (bsg4)

#4

Nov 18, 2025

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (dek4) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

#5

Nov 25, 2025

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Pam Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Cullom, Christina) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#6

Dec 02, 2025

NOTICE of Setting as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 12/5/2025 at 03:00 PM in by telephone before Judge Keith P Ellison, filed. (aar4) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#7

Dec 03, 2025

RESPONSE, filed by Clemente Martinez Colunga. (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

Dec 05, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Keith P Ellison. MOTION HEARING held on 12/5/2025. The Court ordered Petitioner to file an Amended Petition within FIVE DAYS to include the proper Respondent(s). The Court deferred ruling on the Petition for Habeas Corpus or the Motion to Dismiss until Petitioner filed his Amended Petition. Appearances: Matthew Mendez, Christina Cullom. (Court reporter: D. Smith) (Law clerk: E. Roberts)., filed. (aar4)

#8

Dec 08, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34652238) filed by Clemente Martinez Colunga. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Habeas Order, # 2 Proposed Order TRO Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#9

Dec 08, 2025

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#10

Dec 09, 2025

ORDER for an Answer. Petitioner's previously filed petition for habeas corpus (ECF No. 1) is DENIED AS MOOT. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (mmm4) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec 10, 2025

Motion Hearing

#11

Dec 15, 2025

RESPONSE and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pam Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Rodriguez, Jimmy) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#12

Dec 16, 2025

NOTICE of Setting as to 6 Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison, 11 Response. Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 12/22/2025 at 01:00 PM in by telephone before Judge Keith P Ellison, filed. (aar4) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec 22, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Keith P Ellison. MOTION HEARING held on 12/22/2025 on Petitioners Amended Petition for Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 8) and Respondents Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 11). The Court took the matter under advisement. Respondents are ORDERED to provide an update regarding the identity of the potential sponsor, the status of the DNA test and ORRs communication with the potential sponsor, whether the sponsor will receive any form of compensation, and whether there is any limit on the duration of Petitioners custody should the sponsor continue to be nonresponsive. Another hearing was scheduled for 01/05/2026 at 2:00 PM. Appearances: Bonesh Jokhaker, Christina Cullom. (Court reporter: D. Smith) (Law clerk: E. Roberts)., filed. (aar4)

Dec 23, 2025

Motion Hearing

#13

Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Status Update re: Motion Hearing,,, by Pam Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Kristi Noem, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Cullom, Christina) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

Jan 05, 2026

Motion Hearing

Jan 05, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Keith P Ellison. MOTION HEARING held on 1/5/2026. Respondents updated the Court regarding ORRs communication with Petitioners potential sponsor and Petitioners well-being. The Court instructed both parties to file written advisories on or before 01/20/2026 informing the Court of any updates on Petitioners potential sponsor, other potential sponsors, and/or Petitioners parents immigration proceedings. Appearances: Matthew Mendez, Christina Cullom. (Court reporter: N. Drake) (Law clerk: E. Roberts)., filed. (aar4)

#14

Jan 06, 2026

ADVISORY by Clemente Martinez Colunga, filed. (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

#15

Jan 20, 2026

NOTICE of Status Update by Pam Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Kristi Noem, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Cullom, Christina) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#16

Mar 26, 2026

ADVISORY by Pam Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Kristi Noem, filed. (Cullom, Christina) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#17

Mar 26, 2026

ORDER DENIES AS MOOT the Amended Petition for Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 8). (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

Mar 26, 2026

Advisory