Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00290

#1

Feb 26, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#2

Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#3

Feb 26, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Feb 26, 2026

Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500001784, filed. (akp5)

Feb 26, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos 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. (vm5)

#5

Feb 27, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Duplicate Case. Parties notified, filed. (djm5) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#6

Mar 20, 2026

Agreed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35374696) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/10/2026. (Velasquez, Gabe) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#7

Mar 24, 2026

Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35396974) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Complaint, # 3 Supplement) (Velasquez, Gabe) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#8

Mar 24, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Gabe Velasquez (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35374696) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/14/2026. (egg5) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 26, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

#9

May 05, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in writing why Astrid Guzman Ugarte and Gabe Velasquez should not be sanctioned for the unauthorized practice of law. Show Cause Response due by 5/15/2026. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (var2) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#11

May 15, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Astrid Guzman Ugarte, executed on 5/11/2026 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons - re: 9 Order to Show Cause, filed. (bnc2) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#12

May 19, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Gabe Velasquez, Bridgepoint Legal Aid Non-Profit Services, executed on 5/15/2026 - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (gg2) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#13

Jun 10, 2026

Emergency Motion for Immediate Release by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/1/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (tat5) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#14

Jun 17, 2026

RESPONSE TO 9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-10, # 2 Envelope) (ges5) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#15

Jul 10, 2026

ORDER, this matter is REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga for a show-cause hearing pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, the Local Rules, and the Courts inherent authority. Judge Song Quiroga shall submit a Report and Recommendation on the show-cause matter to this Court. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#16

Jul 10, 2026

ORDERShow Cause Hearing set for 8/13/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2B before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Should Ms. Guzman Ugarte and Mr. Velasquez wish to file any exhibits prior to the hearing, they are ordered to do so by no later than 8/6/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#18

Aug 11, 2026

RESPONSE TO 16 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and Motion for Virtual/Webex Hearing on Behalf of Astrid I. Guzman Ugarte, Esq., and Gabe (Gabriel Antonio) Velasquez Mendizabal, filed by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Envelope) (rlt5) Modified on 8/17/2026 (bm5). (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#17

Aug 13, 2026

Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36587466) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Good standing Motion to Request Pro Hac Vice) (Velasquez, Gabe) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#19

Aug 13, 2026

Supplemental MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36588321) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement 1-Response to Order to show cause, # 2 Supplement 1.1-Response to Order to show cause, # 3 Supplement 2- Response to Order to show cause, # 4 Supplement 3- Response to Order to show cause, # 5 Supplement 4-Response to Order to show cause, # 6 Supplement 5-Response to Order to show cause, # 7 Affidavit 6- Gabe Velasquez Affidavit) (Velasquez, Gabe) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Minute entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Show Cause Hearing held on August 13, 2026. Neither Astrid Guzmn Ugarte nor Gabriel Velasquez made an appearance. This hearing resulted from irregularities observed in the representation of a petitioner on a 2241 habeas petition.The Court found that the parties did not appear on the Show Cause Order (Dkt. Nos. 9 and 16), and the Court Security Officer announced that no party or their counsel was present. Accordingly, a new Show Cause Order will be issued.Appearances: None f/PETITIONER; ______ f/RESPONDENT. (2:05 p.m. 2:07 p.m.) (ERO: Vero Madrigal)

Aug 13, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

#20

Aug 14, 2026

ORDER, On July 10, 2026, the Court ordered Ms. Guzmn Ugarte and Mr. Velasquez to attend a Show Cause Hearing before Judge Song Quiroga on August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2B at the federal courthouse in Laredo, Texas. Dkt. No. 16 . The Court hereby denies their request and their Motion is DENIED. Upon further examination of the record and the Response to Order to Show Cause filed by Ms. Guzmn Ugarte (Dkt. No. 18 ), this Court has determined that Mr. Kevin Leonardo Giron is relevant to these matters. As such, his presence will also be required at the reset Show Cause Hearing. Accordingly, Ms. Guzmn Ugarte, Mr. Velasquez, and Mr. Giron are ORDERED to attend a SHOW CAUSE HEARING before the undersigned on August 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom 2B at the federal courthouse in Laredo, Texas. Should the parties wish to file any exhibits in addition to those already filed in Dkt. No. 18prior to the hearing, they are ORDERED to do so by no later than August 24, 2026. Any request to appear remotely must be made by motion and be accompanied by proof of good cause. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#25

Aug 24, 2026

Renewed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36674044) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Gabriel Velasquez Mendizabal Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit Kevin Leonardo Giron Affidavit) (Guzman Ugarte, Astrid) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#26

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS that the Show Cause Hearing scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 2B at the federal courthouse in Laredo, Texas, be held over Zoom. The Court will forward the Zoom link to the necessary parties. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#27

Aug 27, 2026

AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga for Transcript of Show Cause Hearing before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga on Wednesday August 26, 2026. 14-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (tat5) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#28

Aug 27, 2026

FTR Audio and Files Electronically Sent to Veritext Legal Solutions re 27 AO435 Transcript Request, as to Show Cause Hearing held on 8/26/2026 before Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Estimated Transcription Completion Date: September 10, 2026., filed. (tat5) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#29

Aug 28, 2026

ORDER. In light of information gathered at this Hearing, the Court ORDERED that Ms. Guzman file an Advisory with the Court listing any and all cases she and Mr. Velasquez worked on which proceeded at the federal level (not including work done solely before the Immigration Courts) by August 28, 2026, at 12 p.m. The Court further ORDERED Mr. Velasquez send to the Court1 the name and contact information for the dean of the law school he is graduating from, as well as the contact information for the licensing body for attorneys in Guatemala by August 28, 2026, at 12 p.m.2 This Order memorializes the deadlines and instructions given to Ms. Guzman and Mr. Velasquez at the Show Cause Hearing.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#30

Aug 28, 2026

Supplemental MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36717217) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Response from Gabriel Velasquez previously email to Clerk) (Guzman Ugarte, Astrid) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#31

Aug 28, 2026

Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Astrid Guzman Ugarte (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36717508) by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Gabriel Velasquez Response with Univeristy information requested and Licensing authority in Guatemala) (Guzman Ugarte, Astrid) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

Aug 28, 2026

5:26-cv-290Minute entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Show Cause Hearing held on August 27, 2026. Petitioner appeared via Zoom. Astrid Guzman Ugarte (counsel for Plaintiff), Gabriel Velasquez, and Kevin Giron also appeared via Zoom. Elliot Gallegos appeared in person.Pursuant to an Order to Show Cause why Ms. Guzman and Mr. Velasquez should not be sanctioned for the unauthorized practice of law (Dkt. No. 9) and a subsequent Order requiring Mr. Girons participation (Dkt. No. 20), this hearing was held to gather information regarding the representation of Petitioner and anomalies noticed in Petitioners filings with the Court. The Court spoke with Ms. Guzman, Mr. Velasquez, and Mr. Giron in turn, inquiring as to their connections with each other, their current relationship with the practice of law, and the events that occurred surrounding filings with the Court on Petitioners behalf. The Court also spoke with Mr. Gallegos, the court clerk who communicated with Mr. Velasquez regarding the motions to appear pro hac vice (Dkt. Nos. 68) which first alerted the court to issues in this case.The Court ordered Ms. Guzman and Mr. Velasquez to fileby August 28, 2026, at 12 p.m.an Advisory regarding a previous federal case Ms. Guzman mentioned they had worked on together. The Court also ordered Mr. Velasquez to send the Courtby August 28, 2026, at 12 p.m.certain information about his school and the licensing body for attorneys in Guatemala. The Court additionally encouraged Petitioner to let the Court know within the next two weeks (by September 9, 2026) how he would like to proceed with representation in this matter.Appearances: Astrid Guzman Ugarte f/PETITONER; N/A f/RESPONDENT; Other: Gabriel Velasquez, Kevin Giron, Elliot Gallegos. (1:42 p.m. 6:47 p.m.) (ERO: Ben Mendoza)

#39

Aug 31, 2026

Mail returned undeliverable as to Kevin Giron, filed. (bm5) (Main Document 39 replaced on 9/17/2026) (bm5). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#32

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Eduardo Rigoberto Soto on behalf of Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. (Soto, Eduardo) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#43

Sep 04, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Gabriel Velasquez re: 22 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#33

Sep 07, 2026

ADVISORY by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo, filed. (Soto, Eduardo) (Entered: 09/07/2026)

#34

Sep 07, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36774191) filed by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Soto, Eduardo) (Entered: 09/07/2026)

#35

Sep 08, 2026

ORDER re: 34 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents to file a response and serve it on Petitioner within ten (10) days of the date of service by the Clerk of Court.1 The responsive pleading must specifically address whether this Court has jurisdiction to entertain this Petition. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 435 (2004). Given the time-sensitive nature of Petitioners claims, no extensions will be granted.It is further ORDERED that if Petitioner elects to file a reply, they may do so no later than five (5) days after Respondents file their respective answers or responses. See Rule 5(e) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Proceedings. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#40

Sep 08, 2026

Mail returned undeliverable as to Bridgepoint Legal Aid Non-Profit Service, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Sep 09, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Izaak Philip Bruce on behalf of MARCOS CHARLES, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, DAVID VENTURELLA, filed. (Bruce, Izaak)

#36

Sep 10, 2026

TRANSCRIPT re: held on 08/26/26 before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Court Reporter/Transcriber Veritext Legal Solutions. Ordering Party Diana Song Quiroga Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/9/2026., filed. (VeritextLegalSolutions, ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#37

Sep 10, 2026

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: 36 Transcript,. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#38

Sep 11, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to attorney Astrid Guzman Ugarte re: 20 Order, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#41

Sep 18, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by MARCOS CHARLES, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, DAVID VENTURELLA, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Immigration Judge Order, # 3 Exhibit Warning, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment) (Bruce, Izaak) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#42

Sep 22, 2026

REPLY, filed by Yordi Amoros-Fiallo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Soto, Eduardo) (Entered: 09/22/2026)