Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01497

#1

Aug 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Lucas Miguel Acosta Serna. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#2

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#3

Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#4

Aug 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Aug 24, 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. (rlt5)

Aug 24, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002524, filed. (eg5)

Aug 24, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than September 1, 2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than September 15, 2026. Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Yasmine Kathrina Tucker on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Tucker, Yasmine)

Aug 25, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#10

Sep 01, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 9/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tucker, Yasmine) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#11

Sep 02, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 09/02/2026)