Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01062

Mexicano-Lopez v. Vergara

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Case Information

Filed: June 09, 2026
Assigned to: John A. Kazen
Referred to: Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: October 07, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36056572) filed by David Mexicano-Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 09, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (clr5) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 09, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (clr5) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Jun 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 09, 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. (clr5)
#5
Jun 11, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#6
Jun 18, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
Jun 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#7
Jul 06, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#8
Jul 09, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#9
Jul 13, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#10
Sep 08, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Sep 11, 2026
Brief
Main Document: Brief
#12
Sep 11, 2026
Brief
Main Document: Brief
#13
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 6 Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 9/18/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by 9/22/2026, 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 his release. All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his requ est for attorney's 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)
Main Document: ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 6 Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 9/18/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by 9/22/2026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioner's release no less than t
#14
Sep 21, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#15
Oct 07, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document: Judgment - Final

Parties

Mexicano-Lopez
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Vergara
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