Southern District of Texas • 5:25-cv-00278
Martinez-Aguilera v. Bondi
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Case Information
Filed: December 23, 2025
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 24, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34757789) filed by Elgar R Martinez-Aguilera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6) (True, Nicole) (Entered: 12/24/2025)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Dec 24, 2025
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 12/24/2025)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Dec 24, 2025
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 12/24/2025)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Dec 24, 2025
ORDER. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response and serve it on Petitioner no later than January 2, 2025, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit a reply to Respondents response by January 9, 2025. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 12/24/2025)
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Order
Dec 24, 2025
Referral Judge Selected
Dec 24, 2025
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (rlt5)
#6
Jan 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of Pam Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Lynn Noem, Sylvester Ortega, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Jan 05, 2026
ANSWER to Complaint by Pam Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Lynn Noem, Sylvester Ortega, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Answer to Complaint
#8
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION Motion to File Out of TimeMotions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. by Pam Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Lynn Noem, Sylvester Ortega, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Jan 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, executed on 1/2/26 - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (aav5) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Jan 06, 2026
REPLY to Answer and Opposition to Summary Judgment including Arguments on Maldonado Bautista, filed by Elgar Rolando Martinez-Aguilera. (True, Nicole) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
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Reply
#11
Jan 15, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas CorpusMotions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. by Elgar Rolando Martinez-Aguilera, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (True, Nicole) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Expedite
#12
Jan 16, 2026
Ex Parte SEALED EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Elgar Rolando Martinez-Aguilera, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (True, Nicole) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Emergency Motion (Sealed)
#13
Jan 16, 2026
**DUPLICATE ENTRY PLEASE DISREGARD** Accordingly, Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED IN PART. Petitioners Motion to Expedite Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 11), is GRANTED. Petitioners Emergency Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, (Dkt. 12), is DENIED AS MOOT. Respondents Motion to File Out of Time, (Dkt. 8), is GRANTED. Respondents Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 7), is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (akp5) Modified on 1/16/2026 (akp5). (Entered: 01/16/2026)
#14
Jan 16, 2026
ORDER. Accordingly, Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED IN PART. Petitioners Motion to Expedite Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 11), is GRANTED. Petitioners Emergency Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, (Dkt. 12), is DENIED AS MOOT.Respondents Motion to File Out of Time, (Dkt. 8), is GRANTED. Respondents Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 7), is DENIED.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Jan 16, 2026
Order
#15
Jan 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Jan 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Jan 23, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#18
Jan 23, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#19
Feb 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#20
Mar 17, 2026
Notice of Appeal
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Notice of Appeal
#21
Mar 18, 2026
Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
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Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
Apr 01, 2026
USCA Case Number
#22
Jun 15, 2026
USCA Order
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USCA Order
#23
Jul 20, 2026
Judgment - Final
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Judgment - Final
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