Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-03431
Clavijo Bohorquez v. Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: May 26, 2026
Assigned to:
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 28, 2026
Last Activity:
October 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 26, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 PAID receipt number Not Available), filed by Miguel Antonio Clavijo Bohorquez.(r013) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/29/2026: # 1 Receipt#11567) (EMT). (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
May 26, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Kelly G. Stephenson (kc)
May 26, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Fred Biery. (kc)
#2
May 27, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Miguel Antonio Clavijo Bohorquez. (kc) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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Case Opening Letter
May 27, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
May 27, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Jun 09, 2026
Text ORDER FOR SERVICE. It is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall furnish the Office of the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, with copies of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) and this Order with delivery by certified mail return receipt requested. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve Respondent Warden with copies of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) and this Order with delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within thirty (30) days of the date of service. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than fifteen (15) days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (md) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Jun 09, 2026
Order
#4
Jul 09, 2026
ORDER FOR OMNIBUS ADVISORY. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (r013) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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Order
#5
Jul 09, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Attorney General of the United States. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Russo, Kyle) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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Response
#6
Jul 13, 2026
ORDER VACATING re 4 Order for Omnibus Advisory. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (r013) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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Order
#7
Jul 22, 2026
REPLY to 5 Response by Miguel Antonio Clavijo Bohorquez. (vl) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
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Response
#8
Sep 08, 2026
MOTION to supplement the Record, Request for Prompt Adjudication, and Request for Immediate Release or, in the Alternative, and Individualized Bond Hearing by Miguel Antonio Clavijo Bohorquez. (mgr) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement
#9
Sep 28, 2026
TEXT ORDER GRANTING 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS: Petitioner argues that Petitioner's detention is unlawful and asks the Court to order Petitioner's release. Respondents have submitted a response in opposition to which Petitioner has replied. After reviewing the briefing, provided evidence, and applicable law, the Court grants the petition based on the law as set out and analyzed in Aguilar-Ramirez v. Mullin, Civil Case No. SA:26-CV-2102-FB (ECF No. 9) (W.D. Tex. Apr. 29, 2026) and numerous other cases decided by the undersigned. While there are differences between this case and Aguilar-Ramirez, none warrant a different result. The Court notes the en banc Fifth Circuit has stayed the district court judgments pending rehearing in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega, 2026 WL 2104747, at *1 (5th Cir. July 21, 2026) (per curiam). To the extent the Government contends that this stay prevents district courts from granting habeas relief while rehearing is pending, the Court disagrees. The Court is unaware of any Fifth Circuit decision or order holding that the stay categorically bars adjudication of, or relief on, such claims. Other courts have continued to consider due process claims under pre-panel-decision analyses, including Barreno Hernandez v. Warden DC Cole, Civil Action No. 5:26-CV-01279, ECF No. 9 at page 5 & n.2 (S.D. Tex. Jul. 24, 2026). Absent further Fifth Circuit guidance, the stay in Sosnava Rodriguez does not preclude habeas relief on Petitioner's due process claim. For reasons previously stated in Aguilar-Ramirez, 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 right to due process under the Fifth Amendment; and (4) the appropriate remedy is release. The Court treats the instant action solely as a habeas action under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and declines to consider Bautista v. Noem, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025), or other challenges presented. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, this Court concludes Petitioner's detention is unlawful, and habeas relief is proper. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED such that: Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner Miguel Antonio Clavijo Bohorquez 244586454 from custody, under reasonable conditions of supervision, to a public place no later than October 1, 2026. The imposed reasonable conditions of supervision shall be no more restrictive than those in place before the detention at issue. Respondents shall FILE a status report no later than the next business day after Petitioner is released, confirming that 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. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (swt) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
#10
Sep 28, 2026
JUDGMENT --IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED such that Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner Miguel Antonio Clavijo Bohorquez from their custody according to the terms and conditions set forth in the Courts Order. In all other respects, the Petition is DENIED. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that motions pending with the Court, if any, are Dismissed as Moot and this case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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Judgment
Sep 28, 2026
Order
#11
Oct 02, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Attorney General of the United States. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Payen, Florince) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Clavijo Bohorquez
Party
Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center
Party