Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01220

Nunez-Mejia v. Warden Rio Grande Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: July 09, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Kevin Mauricio Nunez-Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 09, 2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevin Mauricio Nunez-Mejia, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Memorandum
#3
Jul 09, 2026
DECLARATION OF KELVIN MAURICIO NUNEZ-MEJIA UNDER 28 U.S.C. SECTION 1746 of Kelvin Mauricio Nunez-Mejia, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#4
Jul 09, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION TO STAY TRANSFER OR REMOVAL PENDING FEDERAL REVIEW by Kevin Mauricio Nunez-Mejia, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (bm5) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Emergency
#5
Jul 09, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Jul 09, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#7
Jul 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#8
Jul 09, 2026
ORDER. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Petitioner is ORDERED to submit an advisory to the Court by July 16, 2026, telling the Court whether Petitioner received any outside assistance in preparing the petition; if Petitioner did receive assistance, he is directed to tell the Court of the identity of the individuals who provided assistance and their relationship to Petitioner.Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, 1, and serve it on Petitioner no later than July 16, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before July 30, 2026. Additionally, it is further ordered that Respondents must notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days beforehand and then inform the Court IMMEDIATELY after any transfer or removal occurs.Accordingly, Petitioners Emergency Motion to Stay Transfer or Removal Pending Federal Review, 4, is GRANTED IN PART.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Order
Jul 09, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Filing fee: $5, receipt number 500002328, filed. (jb5)
Jul 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (bm5)
Jul 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 09, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#12
Jul 16, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#13
Jul 16, 2026
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
Main Document: Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#14
Jul 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Jul 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#15
Jul 17, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#16
Jul 20, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document: Judgment - Final
#17
Jul 20, 2026
Advisory
Main Document: Advisory
#18
Jul 20, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply