Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-02643

#1

Apr 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Milton Arevalo Vargas. (ndb3) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#2

Apr 01, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Milton Arevalo Vargas, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (ndb3) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#3

Apr 02, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ndb3) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#4

Apr 02, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Apr 02, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (ndb3)

#5

Apr 08, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER Re: 1 . The proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within fourteen days after the date of service. The application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs is granted 2 . (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#6

Apr 09, 2026

CONSENT to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge by Milton Arevalo Vargas, filed. (smg4) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#7

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for Hearing, and MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order( Motion Docket Date 5/4/2026.) by Milton Arevalo Vargas, filed. (smg4) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#8

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Milton Arevalo Vargas, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/4/2026. (dah4) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#9

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER denying 7 Motion for Hearing and MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; denying 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#10

Apr 23, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#11

Apr 27, 2026

Letter from M. Vargas, filed. (dah4) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#12

Apr 28, 2026

ADVISORY by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#13

Apr 30, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit Sworn Declaration) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#14

May 01, 2026

MOTION for Reconsideration of this Case, MOTION for Hearing ( Motion Docket Date 5/22/2026.) by Milton Arevalo Vargas, filed. (sew4) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#15

May 11, 2026

Letter from Milton Vargas re: Due Process, filed. (bow4) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#16

May 22, 2026

Letter from Milton Vargas re: Notice of Removal and Request for Emergency Motion, filed. (mam2) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#17

May 22, 2026

NOTICE from Consulado General De Mexico by Milton Arevalo Vargas, filed. (mam2) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#18

May 26, 2026

ORDER. The court orders the government to file a response by 5/29/2026 that fully addresses the petitioner's allegation that he has not been provided proper notice and a meaningful opportunity to object to third-country removal to Mexico. Status Conference set for 6/1/2026 at 01:40 PM by video before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. The respondents must make Milton Arevalo Vargas available to appear at the hearing via Zoom. The respondents are ENJOINED from removing the petitioner, Milton Arevalo Vargas, from the Southern District of Texas until further order of the court. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#19

May 29, 2026

RESPONSE to 18 Order,,, filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#20

Jun 01, 2026

Minute Entry for STATUS CONFERENCE held before Hon. Lee H. Rosenthal on 6/1/2026. The respondents must provide the petitioner with a reasonable-fear interview and immigration judge review of any negative reasonable fear determination. The respondents must provide an update on the status of the case by 6/15/2026. Appearances: Milton Arevalo Vargas, Nicholas Sabin. (Court Reporter: M. Walker-Bailey) (gmh4) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

Jun 01, 2026

Status Conference

#21

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER. For the reasons stated on the record at the 6/1/2026 status conference, the respondents must provide the petitioner with a reasonable-fear interview and immigration judge review of any negative reasonable-fear determination. The respondents must provide an update on the status of the case by 6/15/2026. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#22

Jun 11, 2026

Letter

#23

Jun 11, 2026

Letter

#24

Jun 15, 2026

Status Report

#25

Jun 22, 2026

Advisory

#26

Jul 02, 2026

Letter

#27

Jul 21, 2026

Letter

#28

Jul 30, 2026

Letter

#29

Aug 05, 2026

Exhibits

#30

Aug 28, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#32

Oct 21, 2026

Other Notice

#33

Oct 21, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief