Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02828
Fernandez v. Attorney General of the United States
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Case Information
Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Xavier Rodriguez
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11210), filed by Norberto Molina Fernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 CoverSheet)(r013) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 27, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (kc)
Apr 27, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney (kc)
#2
May 01, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Norberto Molina Fernandez. (kc) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
May 01, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
May 01, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
May 04, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, 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.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (vl) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Order
#4
May 12, 2026
RESPONSE RESPONSE TO PETITION by Attorney General of the United States, Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Krimbill, Gerald) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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Response
#5
May 13, 2026
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS--The petition is GRANTED.1. Respondents are DIRECTED to RELEASE Petitioner (A209-390-296) from custody, under conditions no more restrictive than those in place before the detention at issue in this case, to a public place by May 15, 2026;2. If Petitioner is re-detained, all applicable procedures must be followed, including that Petitioner be afforded a bond hearing; and3. Respondents shall FILE a status report on May 18, 2026, confirming that Petitioner has been released under conditions of release no more restrictive than those in place prior to the detention at issue in this case.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (vl) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#6
May 18, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#7
May 20, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#8
May 20, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Attorney General of the United States
Party
Fernandez
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