Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00356

#1

Mar 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35291541) filed by Gurdeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of BIA APPEAL, # 2 Exhibit I-130 USCIS petition pending, # 3 Exhibit Petitioners marriage certificate, # 4 Exhibit Tax Proof, # 5 Exhibit Motion to IMM. Crt for admin closure, # 6 Exhibit Pet. wife's statement) (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#2

Mar 11, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Mar 11, 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. (rlt5)

Mar 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#3

Mar 12, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file supplemental briefing on jurisdiction by March 19, 2026.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#4

Mar 12, 2026

Supplemental BRIEF PETITIONERS SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF REGARDING JURISDICTION AND NATURE OF CLAIM by Gurdeep Singh, filed. (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#5

Mar 16, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than March 23, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than March 30, 2026. Petitioner is DIRECTED to serve the petition, 1, and its attachments on Respondents via certified mail pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and include a copy of this Order with that service. Petitioner is ORDERED to file proof that service was sent via certified mail to Respondents by March 19, 2026. Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioners 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.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#6

Mar 18, 2026

NOTICE Letter of Explanation, and seek of Guidance by Gurdeep Singh, filed. (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#7

Mar 23, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristy Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 4/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Abebe, Gabriel) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#8

Mar 23, 2026

SEALED EXHIBITS by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristy Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Abebe, Gabriel) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#9

Mar 24, 2026

Opposed REPLY to Response to 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Gurdeep Singh. (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#10

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER. the Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing on jurisdiction and exhaustion by April 6, 2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#11

Apr 06, 2026

SUPPLEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristy Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Abebe, Gabriel) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#12

Apr 07, 2026

REPLY to response supplemental briefing, filed by Gurdeep Singh. (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#13

May 07, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file supplemental briefing by 5/14/2026, explaining how his bond hearing was constitutionally inadequate and providing legal authority to support his argument. Respondents are ORDERED to respond to his arguments by 5/21/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#14

May 08, 2026

SUPPLEMENT by Gurdeep Singh, filed. (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#15

May 21, 2026

SUPPLEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristy Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Abebe, Gabriel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

Jun 15, 2026

Notice of Substitution by Ancy Thomas on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristy Noem, Sylvester Ortega. Attorney Ancy Thomas added. Attorney Gabriel Getachew Abebe terminated, filed. (Thomas, Ancy)

Jun 15, 2026

Notice of Substitution - USA (Govt Use Only)

#16

Jul 06, 2026

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing by July 9, 2026, addressing (1) whether Petitioner is detained under Section 1225(b)(2) and subject to the 90-day detention limitation in Sosnava, (2) the current length of Petitioners detention, and (3) the effect of the decision on Petitioners claims for release.Petitioner may reply to Respondents supplemental briefing by July 13, 2026.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#17

Jul 10, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file the ordered briefing and show good cause for their delay by 7/15/2026, at 5:00 p.m. Petitioner may reply to Respondents' supplemental briefing by 7/17/2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#19

Jul 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 17 Order to Show Cause,, filed by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration and Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristy Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#20

Jul 15, 2026

Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION, Opposed MOTION to Expedite Decision on Habeas Petition( Motion Docket Date 8/5/2026.) by Gurdeep Singh, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. (Kaur, Gurvinder) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#21

Aug 07, 2026

Notice of Reassignment (FORM, noticing) - Civil