Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01321

#1

Jul 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Sokamte Joel Martinis Mbom. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (egg5) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#2

Jul 28, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#3

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (egg5) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#4

Jul 28, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 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. (egg5)

Jul 28, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002400, filed. (eg5)

Jul 28, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jul 28, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner no later than August 4, 2026. it is further ordered that Respondents must notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days beforehand and then inform the Court IMMEDIATELY after any transfer or removal occurs. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#7

Aug 04, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Acting Director of I.C.E., Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 8/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Aug 04, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Acting Director of I.C.E., Department of Homeland Security, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#8

Aug 17, 2026

Petitioner Opposition to Respondent's 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Sokamte Joel Martinis Mbom. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ges5) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#9

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER. For the foregoing reasons, Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED IN PART. Respondents Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 7), is DENIED.1. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with an individualized custody review before an immigration judge at which the Government bears the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner presents a risk of flight or a danger to the community. At the bond hearing, the Immigration Judge is also directed to consider the availability of alternatives to detention and conditions of supervision in determining whether Petitioner is a flight risk. Respondents must provide this hearing within 10 days of the issuance of this Order, or else Respondents must release Petitioner. Respondents must also notify Petitioner of the bond hearing at least 5 days in advance.2. Respondents are ORDERED to submit a status report informing the Court of the result of the hearing and Petitioners custody status within 11 days of the issuance of this Order.3. If Petitioner is released from custody, Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personal belongings taken from Petitioner at the time of apprehension or during detention. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#10

Sep 08, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Acting Director of I.C.E., Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#11

Sep 15, 2026

EMERGENCY NOTICE - Case Remanded by Sokamte Joel Martinis Mbom, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Attachments, # 3 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#12

Sep 15, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION to Enforce Order( Motion Docket Date 10/6/2026.) by Sokamte Joel Martinis Mbom, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. (jb5) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#13

Sep 18, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby ORDERED that (1) within 7 days they must file a supplemental notice supporting their position that the bond hearing held on September 15, 2026, complies with the Courts August 24, 2026 Order and provide a transcript or recording of the bond proceedings and copy of the accompanying evidentiary submissions to the Court, OR (2) they must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner from custody, under reasonable conditions of supervision, during the pendency of Petitioners removal proceedings. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#14

Sep 25, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#15

Sep 25, 2026

Sealed Exhibits