Southern District of Texas • 1:25-cv-00358

#1

Dec 19, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34730840) filed by Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Wilson, David) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

#2

Dec 19, 2025

DECLARATION of David Wilson, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C) (Wilson, David) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

#3

Dec 19, 2025

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

#4

Dec 20, 2025

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/12/2026. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 12/20/2025)

#5

Dec 20, 2025

MEMORANDUM in Support Emergency re: 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 12/20/2025)

#6

Dec 20, 2025

DECLARATION of David Wilson re: 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 12/20/2025)

#7

Dec 20, 2025

PROPOSED ORDER re: 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 12/20/2025)

#8

Dec 21, 2025

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (glc4) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

#9

Dec 21, 2025

ORDER ENJOINING REMOVAL PENDING A HEARING (Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified. (rsh4) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

#10

Dec 21, 2025

NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Injunction Hearing set for 12/23/2025 at 10:00 AM by telephone before Judge Andrew S Hanen, filed. (rsh4) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

Dec 21, 2025

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (glc4)

#11

Dec 22, 2025

ADVISORY by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden Port Isabel Detention Center, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

#12

Dec 22, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel David Hu on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden Port Isabel Detention Center, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

#13

Dec 23, 2025

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents shall not remove Urbina Salazar from the United States for twenty-eight (28) days from the date of this Order. This case is TRANSFERRED to the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division..(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified. (jld4) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

#14

Dec 23, 2025

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (jld4) (Entered: 12/24/2025)

Dec 23, 2025

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (jld4)

Dec 23, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Andrew S Hanen. INJUNCTION HEARING held on 12/23/2025. The Court heard argument of the parties. Order entered. Appearances: Daniel Hu, David L. Wilson.(Court Reporter: D. Prather), filed. (rsh4)

Dec 23, 2025

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jld4) Modified on 12/29/2025 (jrl1).

Dec 23, 2025

Injunction Hearing

Dec 24, 2025

Referral Judge Selected

#15

Jan 05, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#16

Jan 07, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Why Petitioner Should Be ReleasedMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/28/2026. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#17

Jan 07, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER re: 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Why Petitioner Should Be Released, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#18

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of attorney substitution by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. Attorney Alexander McDonough added. Attorney Daniel Hu terminated, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#19

Jan 28, 2026

ADVISORY by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2006 Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit Reinstated Removal Order) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#20

Jan 28, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/29/2026: # 4 Exhibit 4) (dlr1). (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#21

Jan 29, 2026

Unopposed SUPPLEMENT to 20 Response, by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 2 Proposed Order) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#22

Jan 29, 2026

ORDER granting 21 Motion. Ordered that the exhibit attached to the supplemental filing be included as Exhibit 4 to the Government's previously filed response to the petition for writ of habeas corpus, motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and motion for summary judgment and is deemed timely filed. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#23

Jan 29, 2026

REPLY in Support of 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Why Petitioner Should Be Released, filed by Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#24

Jan 29, 2026

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from transferring or relocating Petitioner Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar outside of Cameron County, Texas, during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order; and ORDERED that the Court shall conduct a hearing by videoconference on February 2, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. (central standard time) to determine whether Petitioner demonstrates the requirements to issue further injunctive relief. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

***Set/Reset Deadlines Motion Hearing set for 2/2/2026 at 02:30 PM in by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (bce1)

Jan 29, 2026

Set/Reset Motion Deadlines/Hearings

#25

Feb 02, 2026

DECLARATION of David Wilson, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit exhibit C) (Wilson, David) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: David L. Wilson, f/Petitioner; Alexander Roland McDonough, AUSA f/Respondents (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 2:31-3:30]. MOTION HEARING held on 2/2/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed counsel regarding petition; discussion held; matter taken under advisement. TRO extended for two weeks; written order to be issued. Counsel excused. (bce1)

Feb 02, 2026

Motion Hearing

#26

Feb 03, 2026

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 12:00 p.m. (central standard time) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, or by Order of the Court. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#27

Feb 17, 2026

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. It is: ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from removing or deporting Petitioner Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order; and ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from transferring or relocating Petitioner Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar outside of Cameron County, Texas, during the effective dates of this Temporary Restraining Order. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central standard time) on Friday, February 20, 2026, or by Order of the Court. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#28

Feb 17, 2026

ADVISORY by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#29

Feb 20, 2026

Order entered by the Court. Ordered that Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 20) is denied with respect to the jurisdictional challenge;Ordered that Petitioner Jose Adonay Urbina Salazars Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 4) is granted in part and denied in part ;Ordered that Respondents shall comply with the notice provisions of the 2025 Guidance as to Petitioner, irrespective of whether the Secretary has determined that the country of removal has provided credible diplomatic assurances that aliens removed to that country will not be persecuted or tortured, and subject to the other requirements in this Order; and ORDERED that Respondents may not remove Petitioner to the designated third country less than seven days after providing him with the notice of the country to which he will be removed.Based on the record in this case, Respondents have complied with the requirements of the Courts Order and Opinion as to Petitioner. But to afford Petitioner the ability to pursue any available appellate remedies, it is also:Ordered that Respondents may not remove Petitioner for seven days from the date of this Order and Opinion.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#30

Feb 27, 2026

Order entered by the Court. Ordered that by no later than March 20, 2026, each party shall file a Statement with the Court identifying any issues in this matter that remain unresolved, and presenting any argument against the Court entering a Permanent Injunction in accordance with the previously-issued preliminary injunction.Submission Date 3/20/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#31

Mar 13, 2026

STATEMENT re: 30 Order, by Jose Adonay Urbina Salazar, filed. (Wilson, David) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#32

Mar 20, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss 30 Order, and Response by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 4/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#33

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that Respondents Motion to Dismiss as Moot (Doc. 32) is GRANTED; and ORDERED that Petitioner Jose Adonay Urbina Salazars Emergency Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is DENIED AS MOOT. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)