Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-03737

#1

Jun 10, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Mario Lara-Gomez.(r013) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#2

Jun 10, 2026

MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Mario Lara-Gomez. (kc) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad (kc)

Jun 10, 2026

Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (kc)

#3

Jun 11, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Mario Lara-Gomez. (kc) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Jun 11, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#4

Jun 12, 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 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.) (lc) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Order

Jun 12, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc)

Jun 12, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#5

Jun 22, 2026

RESPONSE by Attorney General of the United States. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Simmons, Sequetha) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#6

Jul 06, 2026

REPLY to 5 Response by Mario Lara-Gomez. (cih) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#7

Jul 09, 2026

ORDER FOR OMNIBUS ADVISORY. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#8

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER VACATING re 7 Order for Omnibus Advisory. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#11

Sep 28, 2026

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Daniel Joseph Ortiz; Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 13130. (vl) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#9

Sep 30, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Daniel Joseph Ortiz II for Mario Lara-Gomez. (Attachments: # 1 Entry of Appearance)(cih) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#10

Oct 01, 2026

Text ORDER GRANTING 9 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Having considered the motion, the Court finds that the applicant, Daniel Joseph Ortiz, II, has complied with the requirements of Local Court Rule AT-1(f)(2). Accordingly, it GRANTS the motion and Applicant may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Petitioner. By appearing in this case, the applicant becomes subject to the rules of this Court. If Applicant has not already done so, he/she shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court. Additionally, pursuant to Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the applicant must register for electronic filing within ten days of this Order. If he/she has not already done so, Applicant shall promptly submit an application to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in the manner set forth in the Local Rules. Applicant shall not be permitted to appear pro hac vice in any other actions in this District without first being admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Finally, while providing representation in this case, the applicant shall abide by all Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and shall be bound by said rules. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rw) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

Oct 01, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice