Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00295

#1

Mar 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35210905) filed by Carlos E Duran Duarte. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons) (Urbanowich, Michael) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

#2

Mar 01, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

#3

Mar 02, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#4

Mar 02, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 3/9/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 3/13/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel and the Court 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. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (tat5)

#5

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE re: [4] Order,, by Carlos E Duran Duarte, filed. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit) (Urbanowich, Michael)

#6

Mar 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Evan S. Qarana on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Qarana, Evan)

#7

Mar 09, 2026

RESPONSE to [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit 1, (2) Proposed Order) (Qarana, Evan)

#8

Mar 12, 2026

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Reply to Response by Carlos E Duran Duarte, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/2/2026. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit, (2) Exhibit, (3) Affidavit, (4) Proposed Order) (Urbanowich, Michael)

#9

Apr 10, 2026

MOTION for Entry of Order re: Decision on the Record by Carlos E Duran Duarte, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/1/2026. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit, (2) Exhibit, (3) Proposed Order) (Urbanowich, Michael)

#10

May 06, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Carlos E Duran Duarte, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/27/2026. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit, (2) Proposed Order) (Urbanowich, Michael)

#11

May 07, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the Petitioner's [10] Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 5/8/2026, at 5:00 p.m. In their Response, Respondents shall address inter alia, Petitioner's concern about his removal from the United States while his appeal of his order of removal and habeas petition are pending. The Court AMENDS the five-day notice provision from the Court's 3/2/2026 Order. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)

May 07, 2026

Notice of Substitution by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. Attorney Eric Joel Drootman added. Attorney Evan Sahir Qarana terminated, filed. (Drootman, Eric)

#12

May 08, 2026

RESPONSE to [10] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit 1 - Removal Order, (2) Exhibit 2 - BIA Appeal) (Drootman, Eric)

#13

May 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Petitioners Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (28 U.S.C. § 2241) Dkt. No. [1] is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment Dkt. No. [7], is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (sdm2)

#14

May 15, 2026

ADVISORY ON PETITIONER'S RELEASE FROM CUSTODY by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Drootman, Eric)

#15

May 22, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. Case terminated on 5/22/2026 (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (akp5)