Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00225

#1

Feb 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35175769) filed by JESUS BARZAGA MOLINA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS 044 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Combined Exhibits) (Reza-Rodriguez, Martin) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#2

Feb 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#3

Feb 25, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION against Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Francisco Venegas, Miguel Vergara filed by Jesus Barzaga-Molina. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jesus Barzaga-Molina. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Combined Exhibits Supporting Amended Petition) (Reza-Rodriguez, Martin) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 25, 2026

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. (dlr1)

Feb 25, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#4

Mar 02, 2026

ORDER - The District Judge orders this case be referred to the randomly selected Magistrate Judge: Ignacio Torteya, III. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#5

Apr 02, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to why the First Amended Petition Should not be Granted by Jesus Barzaga-Molina, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 4/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Reza-Rodriguez, Martin) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#6

Jul 10, 2026

ADVISORY by Jesus Barzaga-Molina, filed. (Reza-Rodriguez, Martin) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#7

Oct 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 2243. To facilitate the progress of this Amended Petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than October 30, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to identify the statutory authority under which Petitioner is detained. The Clerk of Court isDIRECTEDto deliver copies of Petitioner's Amended Petition [Dkt. No. 3], his Advisory [Dkt. No. 6], and this Order, to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. Re: 3 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., 6 Advisory, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 10/30/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#9

Oct 16, 2026

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Order to Show Cause.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#10

Oct 29, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Motion Docket Date 11/19/2026.) by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

Oct 29, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Oct 29, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)