Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-04681

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Jul 22, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 12187), filed by Santos Alberto Lino Valerio. (Attachments: # 1 Filing Fee Receipt)(bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#2

Jul 22, 2026

Supplement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (kc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

Amended Petition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Santos Alberto Lino Valerio. (bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

PRO SE MOTION for Expedited Consideration by Santos Alberto Lino Valerio. (bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

PRO SE MOTION for Individualized Bond Hearing or Release on Conditions by Santos Alberto Lino Valerio. (bc) Modified on 7/24/2026 (kc). (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Santos Alberto Lino Valerio. (bc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (bc)

Jul 22, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)

#2

Jul 24, 2026

Supplement to

#3

Jul 24, 2026

Bond

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Jul 24, 2026

Case Opening Letter

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Jul 24, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE--Upon review, it is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing (NEF) of the Amended Petition (Dkt. No. 3), Petition (Dkt. No. 1), the Supplement to the Petition (Dkt. No. 2), and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents, as required by the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases3 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5, and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Amended Petition (Dkt. No. 3) within 7 days of electronic service.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Jul 24, 2026

Text Order DENYING 4 Motion for Expedited Consideration. Because the relief Petitioner now seeks on a preliminary and ex parte basis is essentially identical to the ultimate relief sought on the merits of this already-expedited habeas proceeding, the Motion is DENIED. The Court will resolve Petitioner's request for relief by ruling on the merits of the writ itself. See Garcia-Aleman v. Thompson, No. 25-CV-00886-OLG (W.D. Tex. Oct. 30, 2025) (collecting cases) (Dkt. No. 20). Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)

Jul 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Bond

Jul 24, 2026

Order on Motion to Expedite

Jul 24, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Jul 24, 2026

Text Order DENYING 3 Motion for Individualized Bond Hearing or Release on Conditions. Because the relief Petitioner now seeks on a preliminary and ex parte basis is essentially identical to the ultimate relief sought on the merits of this already-expedited habeas proceeding, the Motion is DENIED. The Court will resolve Petitioner's request for relief by ruling on the merits of the writ itself. See Garcia-Aleman v. Thompson, No. 25-CV-00886-OLG (W.D. Tex. Oct. 30, 2025) (collecting cases) (Dkt. No. 20). Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)

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Jul 31, 2026

RESPONSE to Amended Petition and Advisory to the Court to 3 Supplement by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (McAndrew, Lacy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

ORDER --IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Respondents shall file a status report by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, advising the Court of the status of Petitioners repatriation and Respondents efforts in that regard. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file additional status reports every 72 hours following the filing of the initial status report on August 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. until Petitioner is returned to the United States. Once Petitioner is returned, Respondents shall immediately file a status report advising the Court of Petitioners return and current location. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon Petitioners return to the United States, Respondents shall conduct all necessary proceedings, including those relating to Petitioners fear claim. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file with the Court, on or before August 6, 2026, a complete copy of Petitioners A file with an accompanying motion to seal. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents are not required to serve Petitioner with a copy of the A file at the addresses provided in the Courts prior service order.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (mgr) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Aug 03, 2026

Order 9 mailed to addresses listed on the Order. (mgr)

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Aug 04, 2026

Motion for leave to File Sealed Document & (1) Attachment by Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio pursuant to W.D. Texas SDS procedures (mgr) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document

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Aug 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Efforts to Return by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 06, 2026

ORDER --IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a status report by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, advising the Court of the status of Petitioners repatriation and Respondents efforts in that regard. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file additional status reports every Wednesday by 3:00 p.m. following the filing of the status report on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, until Petitioner is returned to the United States.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (vl) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

Sealed Document filed pursuant to W.D. Texas SDS procedures. (vl) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Sealed Document

#14

Aug 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Return Efforts by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#16

Aug 14, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to Respondents' Request to Modify Reporting Requirements, and Cross-Motion to Enforce the Court's Order of August 3, 2026 by Santos Alberto Lino Valerio. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(mgr) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#15

Aug 19, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Return Efforts by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#17

Aug 26, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Return Efforts by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Sep 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Return Efforts by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#24

Sep 09, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Return Efforts by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#25

Sep 16, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Return Efforts by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#28

Sep 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, ICE ERO San Antonio, Mark Wayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ERO Declaration))(Esparza, Fidel) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

Status Report

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Oct 06, 2026

Status Report

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Oct 07, 2026

Status Report

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Oct 09, 2026

Order

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Oct 14, 2026

Status Report

#34

Oct 15, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

Oct 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief