Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-06980

Lopez Rivas v. Thompson

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Case Information

Filed: August 21, 2026
Assigned to: Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:1651 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: September 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36660988) filed by Misael Antonio Lopez Rivas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Solis, Manuel) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 21, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to FOR APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Misael Antonio Lopez Rivas, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Solis, Manuel) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Aug 25, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (hlc4) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Aug 25, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 25, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (hlc4)
#4
Aug 27, 2026
Answer
Main Document: Answer
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#5
Sep 08, 2026
Stay AND Summary Judgment
Main Document: Stay AND Summary Judgment
#6
Sep 29, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondent's 5 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Main Document: Memorandum and Order
#7
Sep 29, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 9/29/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Main Document: Judgment - Final

Parties

Lopez Rivas
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Thompson
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