U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit • 26-20266

#1

May 22, 2026

PRISONER CASE WITH COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Bret Bradford, Mr. Grant Dickey, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Raymond Thompson [26-20266] (JAK) [Entered: 05/22/2026 10:25 AM]

#5

Jun 24, 2026

INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [26-20266] (JAK) [Entered: 06/24/2026 08:08 AM]

#6

Jun 24, 2026

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:26-CV-861. Electronic ROA due on 07/09/2026. [26-20266] (JAK) [Entered: 06/24/2026 08:12 AM]

#7

Jun 29, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Matthew Ray Mendez for Mr. David Steben Chavez Yara for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-20266] (Matthew Ray Mendez ) [Entered: 06/29/2026 11:28 AM]

#8

Jul 01, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Matthew Ray Mendez for Appellee David Steben Chavez Yara in 26-20266. [26-20266] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/01/2026 08:41 AM]

#9

Jul 16, 2026

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-20266] (DDL) [Entered: 07/16/2026 10:42 AM]

#10

Jul 16, 2026

BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 08/25/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Bret A. Bradford, Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Houston Field Office, Grant Dickey, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Raymond Thompson. [26-20266] (DDL) [Entered: 07/16/2026 10:43 AM]