Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01193

#1

Jul 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#2

Jul 02, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/23/2026. (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#3

Jul 02, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#4

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#5

Jul 02, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (ges5)

Jul 02, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#6

Jul 06, 2026

ORDER, Petitioner is ORDERED to file a supplement to his application, (Dkt. No. 2), no later than July 20, 2026.Submission Date 7/20/2026 (Signed by Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (egg5) Modified on 7/9/2026 (egg5). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#7

Jul 08, 2026

ORDER Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than July 15, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#10

Jul 15, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

Jul 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#11

Jul 17, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz re: 5 Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection, filed. (ss2) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#12

Jul 20, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz re: 8 Document(s) Sent, filed. (Unable to find updated address) (sdm2) (sdm2). (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#13

Jul 20, 2026

Letter from Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz re: Payment of Filing Fee, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Letter

Jul 21, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 50002381, filed. (eg5)

Jul 21, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable

Jul 21, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#14

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER denying as moot 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#16

Jul 31, 2026

REPLY to 7 Order to Answer,,, filed by Jesus Emmanuel Ramirez Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (egg5) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#17

Aug 10, 2026

Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil