Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00032

#1

Jan 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Marlene Milagro Lugo-Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (aav5) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#2

Jan 09, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan 12, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jan 12, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jan 12, 2026

Full Payment for Writ of Habeas Corpus Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500001633, filed. (jb5)

#3

Jan 13, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Mr. Roman to file an advisory stating how he intends to proceed with his representation of Plaintiffs in this case in light of his lack of membership in the Southern District of Texas no later than January 23, 2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#4

Jan 13, 2026

The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than January 20, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than January 26, 2026. Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioners counsel and theCourt of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (clr5) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#13

Jan 20, 2026

RESPONSE and motion for summary judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#14

Jan 27, 2026

ORDER Mr. Roman to file an advisory1stating how he intends to proceed with his representation of Petitioner in this case in light of his lack of membership in the Southern District of Texas no later than February2, 2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#16

Jan 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 12 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#17

Jan 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to US Attorney's Office - Laredo, executed on 01/20/2026 re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#18

Jan 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Nicholas J. Ganjei, executed on 01/21/2026 re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#15

Jan 30, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for ARMANDO JAVIER ROMAN (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-34981425)Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Marlene Milagro Lugo-Martin, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/20/2026. (Roman, Armando) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#19

Feb 02, 2026

ORDERS Mr. Roman to refile his Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice with his signature by February 3, 2026. Mr. Roman must also explain each of his four sanctions as required by the form. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#20

Feb 02, 2026

ADVISORY TO THE COURT, filed by Armando J. Roman., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Envelope) (aav5) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#21

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)The Court again ORDERS Mr. Roman to refile his Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice with his signature no later than February 6, 2026. Mr. Romans refiled Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice must contain an explanation of each of his four sanctions as required by the form. Failure to comply with this Courts Order may result in dismissal of this case for failing to prosecute. Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#22

Feb 06, 2026

Corrected MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for ARMANDO JAVIER ROMAN (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35046221)Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Marlene Milagro Lugo-Martin, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/27/2026. (Roman, Armando) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#23

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an advisory by February 20, 2026, addressing why the Court should not deny the petition without prejudice and terminate the case.If Petitioner fails to file an advisory by the above deadline, the Court may deny the petition and terminate the case.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#24

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Armando Javier Roman to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#25

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER denying as moot 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here Mr. Roman filed a Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on February 6, 2026. (Dkt. No. 22).(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Delivery Confirmation

Feb 10, 2026

***Delivery Confirmation re: 9 Document(s) Sent, filed. (akp5)

#26

Feb 20, 2026

RESPONSE, filed by Marlene Milagro Lugo-Martin. (Roman, Armando) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#27

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing that responds to Petitioner's procedural due process arguments under the Fifth Amendment Due Process 3/5/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#28

Feb 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 02/04/2026 re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#29

Feb 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 02/04/2026 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#30

Mar 05, 2026

RESPONSE and additional briefing on due process claims, filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#32

Jun 01, 2026

MEMORAMDUM OPINION & ORDER. Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' 13 Motion to Dismiss and, Alternatively, Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIE D. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by 6/2/2026, at 5:00 p.m., under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by 6/32026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents mus t notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact time and location of Petitioner's release no less than two hours prior to Petitioner's release from custody. Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner's identity documents and personal effects upon her release. All other relief requested by Petitioner is DENIED. If Petitioner is re-detained, Petitioner must be afforded procedural due process as guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)

#33

Jun 02, 2026

Status Report

#34

Jun 03, 2026

Judgment - Final