Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01264

#1

Jul 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Bernardo Ruiz Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Bernardo Ruiz Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/7/2026. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#3

Jul 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#4

Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#5

Jul 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#6

Jul 20, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents are Ordered to Show Cause and submit a Response to the Petitioner by 7/27/2026. Petitioner is permitted to submit a Reply by 8/3/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jul 20, 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. (vm5)

Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Immigration and Custom Enforcement, Secretary of Homeland Securit, filed. (Drootman, Eric)

#10

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and authorizes him to commence this action without prepayment of fees.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#11

Jul 27, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Immigration and Custom Enforcement, Secretary of Homeland Securit. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-213, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Murder Warrant, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Judgment in Criminal Case, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Immigration Judge's Order, # 6 Exhibit 6 - EOIR Case Status) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#12

Jul 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#13

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER. Accordingly, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to submit an advisory on or before August 12, 2026, indicating whether Petitioner remains in custody and if so, what steps remain to facilitate Petitioners return to Mexico.Additionally, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Petitioner by any receipted means. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) Modified on 8/4/2026 (rlt5). (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#15

Aug 06, 2026

MOTION Petitioner's Response to Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment by Bernardo Ruiz Gonzalez, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 8/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#16

Aug 11, 2026

ADVISORY by Immigration and Custom Enforcement, Secretary of Homeland Securit, filed. (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#17

Aug 11, 2026

ORDER. Because Petitioner challenged only his ongoing detention and has now been released from confinement in DHS custody, the petition is moot because there is no relief to be effectuated. If future detention does occur, Petitioner may file another petition at that time.Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as moot. The Clerk is hereby DIRECTED to terminate the case. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)