Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02143

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Mar 30, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Stay of Removal by Lorenzo Varona Gonzalez. (kc) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

Filing fee received in the amount of $5, receipt number 10824 (tt) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad (kc)

Mar 30, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (kc)

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Mar 31, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 01, 2026

Case Opening Letter

Apr 01, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 01, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

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Apr 02, 2026

Order

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Apr 02, 2026

Order

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Apr 02, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

Apr 02, 2026

Text Order MOOTING 2 Emergency Motion for Stay of Removal entered by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. The Court's April 1, 2026 service order includes a stay. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1)

Apr 02, 2026

Order on Motion to Stay

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Apr 08, 2026

Response

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Apr 14, 2026

Response

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Apr 15, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

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May 27, 2026

Advisory to the Court

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Jul 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER GRANTING 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Petitioner claims that Respondents have violated procedural due process rights under the Fifth Amendment based on a significant presence in the United States and/or an improper revocation of release. Respondents have submitted a response in opposition. After reviewing the briefing, provided evidence, and applicable law, the Court grants the petition based on the law as set out and analyzed in Longoria Mendoza v. Noem, 823 F. Supp. 3d 636 (W.D. Tex. 2026) and numerous other cases decided by the undersigned. While there are differences between this case and Longoria Mendoza, none warrant a different result. For reasons previously stated in Longoria Mendoza, the Court finds that (1) it has jurisdiction to consider the arguments presented in the instant habeas petition; (2) any asserted failure to exhaust administrative remedies is excused; (3) Respondents have violated Petitioner's procedural due process rights; and (4) fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412 are not available in habeas corpus proceedings like this one. The Court treats the instant action solely as a habeas action under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and declines to consider any claim other than the alleged violation of procedural due process. The Court has considered the arguments Respondents make in response and rejects them for reasons stated in prior cases. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, this Court concludes Petitioner's detention is unlawful, and habeas relief is proper. Because Petitioner has no known criminal history, had been complying with the terms of a prior release, and there is no indication of flight risk or danger to the community, it is ORDERED that on or before July 4, 2026, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner Lorenzo Varona Gonzalez from custody to a public location, under conditions no more restrictive than those in place before the detention at issue. Respondents must NOTIFY Petitioner's counsel, if any, of the exact location and exact time of release as soon as practicable and no less than two hours before release. Any possible or anticipated removal or transfer of Petitioner under this present detention is PROHIBITED. No later than the next business day after the ordered release date, Respondents shall FILE a status report to confirm whether Petitioner has been released. A written final judgment will be issued separately to summarize the orders of the Court and to close this habeas case. A written final judgment will be issued separately to summarize the orders of the Court and to close this habeas case. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Jul 02, 2026

Judgment AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags

Jul 02, 2026

Order

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Jul 06, 2026

Status Report

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Jul 07, 2026

On July 2, 2026, the Court granted Petitioners petition for a writ of habeas corpus and ordered his release; on July 6, 2026, Respondents notified the Court that the Government of Cuba had approved Petitioner for repatriation and Petitioner remains in ICE custody. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a status report by 12:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026, advising the Court of Petitioners anticipated date of repatriation.(lc) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Jul 07, 2026

Order

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Jul 08, 2026

Status Report

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Jul 10, 2026

Notice

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Jul 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER Requiring Status Report re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. On July 2, 2026, the Court granted Petitioners petition for a writ of habeas corpus and ordered Respondents to release Petitioner from custody on or before July 4, 2026. On July 6, 2026, Respondents notified the Court that the Government of Cuba had approved Petitioner for repatriation and that Petitioner remained in ICE custody. On July 8, 2026, Respondents filed a further status report advising that Petitioners removal was not imminent because he still had a pending appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals, that there was no scheduled date for repatriation, and that, based on information and belief from federal immigration officials, Petitioner had been released on interim parole on July 7, 2026, after a delay caused by an apparent miscommunication. However, on July 9, 2026, Petitioner filed a notice advising the Court that, to the best of his knowledge, he remained detained as of the date of that filing notwithstanding the Courts final judgment directing his release. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, if Petitioner has not yet been released, Respondents shall immediately effect Petitioners release from ICE custody in compliance with the Courts prior Order and file a status report within three days informing the Court of Petitioners release status.Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(lc) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Order

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Jul 16, 2026

Status Report