Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01365

#1

Aug 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Valentin Roman-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (mtl5) Modified on 8/17/2026 (bm5). (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#2

Aug 03, 2026

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Valentin Roman-Perez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/24/2026. (mtl5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#3

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#4

Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#5

Aug 03, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 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. (mtl5)

Aug 03, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#7

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, 1, and serve it on the pro se Petitioner no later than August 10, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243.1 The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before August 24, 2026.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#10

Aug 12, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 9/2/2026. (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#11

Aug 12, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Pruitt, Ashley) Modified on 8/17/2026 (bm5). (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#15

Aug 12, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#12

Aug 13, 2026

*ENTERED IN ERROR* PLEASE DISREGARD*ORDER. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Petitioner to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus no later than August 27, 2026. Without the Petition, the Court is unable to assess Petitioners Emergency Motion.The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order via certified mail to Pro Se Petitioner at the address on file.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Main Document 12 replaced on 8/14/2026) (rlt5). Modified on 8/14/2026 (rlt5). (Main Document 12 replaced on 8/17/2026) (rlt5). (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#13

Aug 17, 2026

ORDER. On August 13, 2026, the Undersigned issued an order in which Petitioner was ordered to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus no later than August 27, 2026. (Dkt. No. 12). This order was issued in error.Petitioner SHALL NOT file another Petition, unless the Court orders otherwise.The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order via receipted means to Petitioner at his address on file.It is so ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#14

Aug 17, 2026

ORDER, For the foregoing reasons, Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1 ), is GRANTED. Respondents Motion for Leave to File a Late Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 10 ), is GRANTED. Respondents Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 11 ), 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.IT IS SO ORDERED.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#16

Aug 19, 2026

ADVISORY by Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1) (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#18

Aug 24, 2026

Petitioners' Opposition To Respondents' Motion For Summary Judgment and Petitioners Request For Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Valentin Roman-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#19

Aug 25, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Valentin Roman-Perez re: 13 Order,,, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/25/2026)