Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00896

#1

May 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35835480) filed by Leydi Anaya Martinez. (West, Christopher) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#2

May 13, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

May 13, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (clr5)

May 13, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#3

May 14, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#4

May 14, 2026

ORDER Respondents are hereby ORDERED to submit a response to the re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus no later than 5/21/26. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 5/28/26 (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#5

May 21, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 6/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Abebe, Gabriel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#6

May 27, 2026

REPLY to Response to 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Leydi Anaya Martinez. (West, Christopher) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#7

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an advisory by 6/12/2026, regarding the status of Petitioner's detention and removal proceedings, and the effect of any change in circumstances on her claims. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#8

Jun 12, 2026

NOTICE by Leydi Anaya Martinez, filed. (West, Christopher) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Notice of Substitution - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jun 12, 2026

Notice of Substitution by Ancy Thomas on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara. Attorney Ancy Thomas added. Attorney Gabriel Getachew Abebe terminated, filed. (Thomas, Ancy)

#9

Jun 22, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an advisory by 7/2/2026, advising the Court on whether Petitioner has filed an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals or her order of removal has become final. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#10

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE by Leydi Anaya Martinez, filed. (West, Christopher) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#11

Jul 06, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing by July 9, 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.Petitioner may reply to Respondents supplemental briefing by July 13, 2026.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#12

Jul 09, 2026

RESPONSE to 11 Order,, filed by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#13

Sep 03, 2026

ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 5 Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 9/8/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by 9/10/2026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioner's release no less than two hours prior to Petitioner's release from custody. Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner's identity documents and personal effects upon her release. All other relief requested by Petitioner, including her request for attorneys fees, is DENIED. If Petitioner is re-detained, Petitioner must be afforded procedural due process as guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. A final judgment will follow. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#14

Sep 10, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#15

Sep 11, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on 9/11/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 09/11/2026)