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Case Information
Filed: July 10, 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:
August 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36304228) filed by Elinet Maria Nery Reyes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 10, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jul 10, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (clr5) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (clr5) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Jul 10, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 10, 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
Jul 15, 2026
ORDER. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 7/22/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioner's A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 7/29/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel 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. (jgr5) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
#7
Jul 22, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 8/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#8
Jul 22, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS re: 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
Sealed Exhibits
Jul 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Jul 22, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
#9
Jul 27, 2026
BRIEF re: 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document:
Brief
#10
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Main Document:
Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Parties
Nery Reyes
Party
Vergara
Party