Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01291

#1

Jul 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ezequiel Olivares Dominguez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#2

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (vm5) (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. (vm5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#4

Jul 21, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE of Filing Fee Due for filing of a case. Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#5

Jul 21, 2026

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

#6

Jul 21, 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 Habeas Petition by 7/28/2026. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 8/11/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

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. (vm5)

#10

Jul 28, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden DC Cole ICE, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 8/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Warden DC Cole ICE, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#11

Aug 03, 2026

PETITIONER'S OPPOSITION TO RESPONDENT MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND PETITIONER REQUEST FOR GRANT OF HABEAS CORPUS to 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ezequiel Olivares Dominguez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (mtl5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#12

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Ezequiel Olivares Dominguez, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 8/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#13

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#14

Aug 05, 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 for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 10), is DENIED.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.Respondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting the habeas petition and ordering release from custody.Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personal belongings taken from Petitioner at the time of apprehension or during detention. 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. (tat5) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#16

Aug 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Warden DC Cole ICE, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#17

Aug 07, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to CLOSE this civil action and TERMINATE any pending motions or deadlines that may be associated with this case. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#18

Aug 14, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Ezequiel Olivares Dominguez re: 13 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, 15 Document(s) Sent,, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 08/17/2026)