Southern District of Texas • 1:25-cv-00252

Umanzor Chavez v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: November 07, 2025
Assigned to: Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Nov 07, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34469422) filed by Nelson Ariel Umanzor Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet) (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Nov 07, 2025
Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Nelson Ariel Umanzor Chavez, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/1/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order) (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Nov 07, 2025
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. A hearing on Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. by videoconference. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Nov 07, 2025
Referral Judge Selected
Nov 07, 2025
***Set/Reset Hearings: Injunction Hearing set for 11/12/2025 at 01:30 PM in by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (bce1)
Nov 07, 2025
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt 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. (jrl1)
Nov 07, 2025
Set/Reset Hearings & Other Court Settings
#4
Nov 10, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Nov 12, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Nov 12, 2025
Motion Hearing
#6
Nov 14, 2025
Emergency AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Emergency AND Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Nov 14, 2025
Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Civil
Main Document: Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Civil
#8
Nov 14, 2025
Order
Main Document: Order
Nov 14, 2025
Telephone Conference
#9
Nov 17, 2025
Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#10
Nov 18, 2025
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#11
Nov 26, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#12
Dec 03, 2025
Extension of Time
Main Document: Extension of Time
#13
Dec 04, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Main Document: Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#14
Dec 10, 2025
Response
Main Document: Response
#15
Dec 15, 2025
Reply in Support of Motion
Main Document: Reply in Support of Motion
#16
Dec 16, 2025
Surreply to Motion
Main Document: Surreply to Motion
#17
Dec 16, 2025
Sealed Exhibits
Main Document: Sealed Exhibits
#18
Dec 17, 2025
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Dec 17, 2025
Injunction Hearing
#19
Jan 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#20
May 12, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#21
May 26, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#22
May 27, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#23
Jun 17, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#24
Jun 18, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#25
Jul 24, 2026
ORDER entered. ORDERED that Petitioner Nelson Ariel Umanzor Chavezs claim based on 28 U.S.C.§ 2241 is DENIED; and ORDERED that by no later than August 14, 2026, Petitioner Nelson Ariel Umanzor Chavez may file an amended pleading alleging claims based on his removal to El Salvador. Should Petitioner fail to file an amended pleading, the Court will dismiss his non-habeas claims based on the reasons indicated in this Order. Should Petitioner Nelson Ariel Umanzor Chavez file an amended pleading, it is also: ORDERED that by no later than 21 days after the filing of the amended pleading, Respondents may file an answer, motion, or responsive pleading. Amended Pleadings due by 8/14/2026. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Order