Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01285

#1

Jul 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Darlin Barrientos-Ramos. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation, # 2 Envelope) (ges5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#2

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#3

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ges5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#4

Jul 21, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#5

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on the pro se Petitioner no later than July 27, 2026.Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before August 10, 2026.re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rad6) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002382, filed. (eg5)

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hilda M Garcia Concepcion on behalf of Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Concepcion, Hilda)

Jul 21, 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. (ges5)

Jul 21, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Jul 21, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 21, 2026

Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)

Jul 21, 2026

Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)

Jul 21, 2026

Order

Jul 21, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jul 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jul 21, 2026

Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)

#8

Jul 27, 2026

MOTION to Stay CASE AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 8/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (Concepcion, Hilda) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#9

Jul 30, 2026

ORDER, For the foregoing reasons, Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED. Respondents Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion to Stay Case and in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 8), is DENIED.1. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately, under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioners release within 24 hours of the date of this Order.2. Respondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting the habeas petition and ordering release from custody.3. Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personal belongings taken from Petitioner at the time of apprehension or during detention.4. If Petitioner is redetained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), all applicable regulations and procedures must be followed, including that Petitioner be afforded an individualized assessment of Petitioners flight risk and dangerousness as guaranteed under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#10

Jul 31, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Concepcion, Hilda) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#11

Aug 05, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Concepcion, Hilda) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#12

Aug 05, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on 8/5/2026 (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 08/05/2026)