Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-04512

Lopez Pino v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: June 08, 2026
Assigned to: Nicholas J. Ganjei
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 28, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36046672) filed by JOSE HERNAN LOPEZ PINO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix Attachment to Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Supplement Memorandum of Law, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit Detainee Locator, # 6 Exhibit FORM I-94 ADMISSION, # 7 Exhibit Immigration Records and others) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 08, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Jun 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (bsg4)
Jun 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Jun 09, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE Requiring Statement of Case Review re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Parties notified, filed. (acw4) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice re Statement of Case Review (FORM)
Jun 10, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Phillip A. Tomas on behalf of Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Todd M Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Tomas, Phillip)
Jun 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#5
Jun 12, 2026
Statement of Case Review by USA . The above-captioned matter was not charged, litigated, considered, or investigated by the USAO for the Southern District of Texas at any time from January 2025 through March 2026, filed. (Tomas, Phillip) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Statement of Case Review by USA
#6
Jun 15, 2026
ORDER ON RESPONSIVE BRIEFING. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The proper Respondent shall file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading addressing the propriety of Petitioners continued detention within fourteen (14) days of the date of service. Respondent shall forward a copy to Petitioner. Whether Respondent elects to submit an answer or a dispositive motion, Petitioner shall file any response within seven (7) days of the date reflected on the certificate of service. Under the Courts local rules, a failure to respond will be considered a representation that Petitioner does not oppose the motion. Within three (3) days of the date of this Order, Petitioner shall provide Petitioners A-Number. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: Answer
#7
Jun 18, 2026
NOTICE re: 6 Order to Answer,,, by Jose Hernan Lopez Pino, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Online Detainee Locator) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Other Notice
#8
Jun 29, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Todd M Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin. (Tomas, Phillip) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Response
#9
Jul 02, 2026
RESPONSE to 8 Response, filed by Jose Hernan Lopez Pino. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EOIR Automated Case System, # 2 Exhibit EOIR Automated Case System) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Response
#10
Jul 29, 2026
ORDER FOR STATUS UPDATE. Respondent is ORDERED to provide a status update within three (3) days of this Order. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Answer
#11
Jul 30, 2026
ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Todd M Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-B) (Tomas, Phillip) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Advisory
#12
Aug 06, 2026
MOTION to Expedite HABEAS CORPUS RULING by Jose Hernan Lopez Pino, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit IMMIGRATION CASE DOCKET) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#13
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING Oral Argument Hearing set for 8/19/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 9C before Judge Nicholas J Ganjei. The parties shall file pre-hearing briefing on or before Friday, August 14, outlining their respective positions. Respondents should also address whether Petitioner has been afforded a bond hearing before the hearing date.(Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Order
#14
Aug 14, 2026
BRIEF re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Jose Hernan Lopez Pino, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Petitioner Form I-94, # 2 Exhibit Form I-863, # 3 Exhibit Form I-830, # 4 Exhibit 1er Case Notice, # 5 Exhibit 2nd Case Notice, # 6 Exhibit 3rd Case Notice) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Brief
#15
Aug 14, 2026
BRIEF by Todd Blanche, Bret Bradford, Todd M Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Intent to Issue a Final Administrative Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit Final Administrative Removal Order) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Brief
#16
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER CONTINUING HEARING. Oral Argument Hearing continued to 9/1/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 9C before Judge Nicholas J Ganjei (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Order
#17
Aug 28, 2026
MOTION for DAVID A. RONDON, ESQ to Appear as REMOTELY by Jose Hernan Lopez Pino, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPT 1 AT 10 AM, # 2 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPT 1 AT 1 PM, # 3 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2, # 4 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2, # 5 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2, # 6 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2, # 7 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2, # 8 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2, # 9 Exhibit CASE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: Appear
#18
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER denying 17 Motion for Leave to Appear remotely.(Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Appear
#19
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER CONTINUING HEARING. Oral Argument Hearing continued to 9/22/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 9C before Judge Nicholas J Ganjei (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: Order
#20
Sep 02, 2026
MOTION for DAVID A. RONDON, ESQ to Appear as REMOTELY by Jose Hernan Lopez Pino, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit INDIVIDUAL CASE NOTICE, # 2 Exhibit COUNSEL MEDICAL RECORDS, # 3 Exhibit MEDICAL APPOINTMNET CONFIRMATION) (Rondon, David) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Appear
#21
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER Denying 20 Motion for Remote Appearance. Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 9C before Judge Nicholas J Ganjei. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (abh4) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#22
Sep 11, 2026
BRIEFING ORDER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Answer
#23
Sep 14, 2026
NOTICE: re: Doc. 22, Parties are ordered to submit the briefing by September 22, 2026. (Signed by Judge Nicholas J Ganjei) Parties notified. (acw4) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
#24
Sep 21, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#25
Sep 22, 2026
Reconsideration
Main Document: Reconsideration
#26
Sep 23, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document: Other Notice
Sep 24, 2026
Motion Hearing
#27
Sep 28, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause

Parties

Blanche
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Lopez Pino
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