Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02576

Sanchez Varon v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Completed

Case Information

Filed: April 16, 2026
Assigned to: Jason K Pulliam
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: July 28, 2026
Last Activity: July 28, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11071), filed by Juan David Sanchez Varon. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 16, 2026
Case Opening Letter sent to Juan David Sanchez Varon. (bc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Apr 16, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer (bc)
Apr 16, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (bc)
Apr 21, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 21, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 28, 2026
Text ORDER FOR SERVICE of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is ORDERED that notice of electronic filing of 1 Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas shall constitute service on the Federal Respondents and on all Respondents unless otherwise contested. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The Court construes the Petition as raising, at least in part, a Fifth Amendment Due Process claim which Respondents should address. See, e.g., Longoria Mendoza v. Noem, __ F. Supp. 3d __, No 5:26-CV-0728-JKP, 2026 WL 809441, at *610 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 26, 2026); Bonilla Chicas v. Warden, __ F. Supp.3d __, No. 26-CV-131, 2026 WL 539475, at *6 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026); Marceau v. Noem, No. 26-CV-237-KC, 2026 WL 368953, at *1 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 9, 2026). Additionally, the response must identify: (1) Petitioner's alleged country of birth, so that Petitioner can be located in the Online Detainee Locator System; (2) Petitioner's alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability; (3) any previous immigration detention history, e.g., whether Petitioner has previously been subject to immigration detention and, if so, the approximate date of Petitioner's previous release into the interior; and (4) Petitioner's alleged immigration status, e.g., whether Petitioner has a pending claim for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture or is subject to a final removal order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ks1) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Apr 28, 2026
Order
#4
May 05, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#5
Jul 09, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#6
Jul 13, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#7
Jul 20, 2026
TEXT ORDER REQUIRING STATUS REPORT: Respondents are ordered to file a status report within seven days of this Order, advising the Court whether Petitioner is still in detention. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (Text-only entry; no associated document.)(lc) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Jul 20, 2026
Order
#8
Jul 27, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#9
Jul 28, 2026
Text ORDER DISMISSING AS MOOT 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner challenges his or her continued immigration detention and seeks release. Respondents represent that Petitioner was removed from the United States on May 7, 2026. Because Petitioner is no longer in custody, the Court cannot grant the relief requested, and the Petition is therefore moot. IT IS ORDERED that the Petition (ECF No. 1) is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS MOOT. 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: 07/28/2026)
#10
Jul 28, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Jul 28, 2026
Order

Parties

Sanchez Varon
Party
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Party