Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01026

#1

Jun 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Sonia Victor Fernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (bkt4) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#3

Jun 02, 2026

APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sonia Victor Fernandez, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/23/2026. (bkt4) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#2

Jun 03, 2026

DECLARATION IN SUPPORT of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Sonia Victor Fernandez, filed. (bkt4) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#4

Jun 03, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#5

Jun 04, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#6

Jun 04, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#7

Jun 04, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#8

Jun 04, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2, 3 (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 6/11/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (mam2) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Jun 04, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines

Jun 04, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jun 04, 2026

***Set/Reset Deadlines: Re: DE 8, Response Date (incorrect setting selected) is terminated. Respondents are Ordered to Show Cause and submit a response no later than 6/11/2026. Petitioner may reply on or before 6/18/2026. (mam2)

Jun 04, 2026

***Set/Reset Deadlines: Petitioner's Reply due by 6/18/2026 re DE 8 . (mam2) Modified on 6/4/2026 (mam2).

Jun 04, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (ges5)

Jun 05, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jun 05, 2026

Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 4000211365, filed. (cmk4)

Jun 08, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines AND Terminate Deadlines (PUBLIC ENTRY)

#11

Jun 15, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONDENTS RESPONSE TO THE PETITION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Field Office Director, San Antonio Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Merrick B. Garland, Todd M. Lyons, Alejandro Mayorkas, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Lopez, Melissa) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#12

Jun 15, 2026

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE OUT OF TIME STATEMENT OF NO OBJECTIONS TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by Field Office Director, San Antonio Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Merrick B. Garland, Todd M. Lyons, Alejandro Mayorkas, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit) (Lopez, Melissa) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#13

Jun 22, 2026

ORDER. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED. Petitioners Application for Temporary Restraining Order, (Dkt. 3), is DENIED asmoot. Respondents Motion for Leave to File Out of Time, (Dkt. 12), is GRANTED. Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 11), is DENIED.Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately, under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release within 24 hours of the date of this Order.Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personal belongings taken from Petitioner at the time of apprehension or during detention. Respondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting the habeas petition and ordering Petitioners release from custody.If Petitioner is redetained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), all applicable regulations and procedures must be followed, including that Petitioner be afforded an individualized assessment of Petitioners flight risk and dangerousness as guaranteed under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#14

Jun 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Field Office Director, San Antonio Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Merrick B. Garland, Todd M. Lyons, Alejandro Mayorkas, filed. (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jun 23, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lance G Duke on behalf of Field Office Director, San Antonio Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Merrick B. Garland, Todd M. Lyons, Alejandro Mayorkas, filed. (Duke, Lance)

#15

Jun 26, 2026

REPLY to 11 MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONDENTS RESPONSE TO THE PETITION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Sonia Victor Fernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#16

Jun 26, 2026

MOTION for Expedited Hearing and For Release Pending Resolution by Sonia Victor Fernandez, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 7/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#17

Jul 01, 2026

Judgment - Final

#18

Jul 20, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable