Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00830

#1

Jul 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36450686) filed by Mahboba Baqeri. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Heinrich, Andrew) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#2

Jul 28, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#3

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 29, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (dlr1)

#4

Jul 30, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. To facilitate the progress of this petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than August 19, 2026. Responses thereafter shall follow Local Rules 7.1 through 7.4 of the Southern District of Texas. See S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.1 - 7.4. Respondents are ORDERED to identify the statutory authority under which Petitioner is detained; to state whether an executable removal order exists in this case and if so, all efforts by the Government to remove Peitioner; and to respond to the most recent petition filed in this case. The Clerk of Court isDIRECTEDto deliver copies of the most recent petition (See Dkt. No. 4) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 8/19/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#6

Jul 30, 2026

ORDER TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATES ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS. Respondents are ORDERED to provide timely status updates concerning any administrative review of Petitioner's detention as relevant updates occur. In addition, Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by August 27, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition 1 and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov Status Report due by 8/27/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) Modified on 7/30/2026 (bav1). (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ashley Anne Pruitt on behalf of Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Pruitt, Ashley)

#8

Aug 19, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits) (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#9

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia Natale on behalf of Mahboba Baqeri, filed. (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#10

Aug 26, 2026

REPLY to 8 Response,, filed by Mahboba Baqeri. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Noshirvani Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#11

Aug 27, 2026

ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#12

Aug 28, 2026

ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#13

Aug 30, 2026

ADVISORY by Mahboba Baqeri, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator) (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 08/30/2026)

#14

Sep 24, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Mahboba Baqeri, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2026. (Heinrich, Andrew) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#15

Sep 25, 2026

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner to a designated third country less than seven days after providing her with notice of the country to which she will be removed. It is ORDERED that Respondents shall comply with the notice and interview provisions of the March 2025 Guidance as to Petitioner. It is also ORDERED that the parties shall attend a hearing on this matter on October 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. by videoconference. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#16

Sep 25, 2026

ADVISORY by Mahboba Baqeri, filed. (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Miscellaneous Hearing set for 10/7/2026 at 01:30 PM at by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr as per Order # 15 (hms1)

Sep 25, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

#17

Oct 07, 2026

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION entered. It ORDERED that Respondents may not remove Petitioner to a third country less than seven days after providing her with the notice of the country to which she will be removed. It is ORDERED that Respondents shall comply with the notice and interview provisions of the March 2025 Guidance as to Petitioner. The Court also DENIES any immediate injunctive relief. It is ORDERED that by no later than November 6, 2026, Respondents shall submit an Advisory regarding efforts to effectuate Petitioners removal. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

Oct 07, 2026

***Set/Reset Deadlines: Advisory Submission Deadline - 11/6/2026 as per Order # 17 (hms1)

Oct 07, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Zoom Appearances: Olivia Natale, f/Petitioner; Ashley Anne Pruitt, AUSA, f/Respondent; (ERO: Bertha Vasquez) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 1:30-1:52]. MOTION HEARING held via Zoom on 10/7/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed Counsel re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; discussion held. Court to issue a preliminary injunction. Respondents ordered to submit advisory to the Court within a month. Court adjourned. (bce1)

Oct 07, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines

Oct 07, 2026

Motion Hearing

#18

Oct 13, 2026

MOTION Dissolve Preliminary Injunction by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 11/3/2026. (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#19

Oct 15, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 18 MOTION Dissolve Preliminary Injunction, filed by Mahboba Baqeri. (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#20

Oct 29, 2026

ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Pruitt, Ashley) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

#21

Oct 30, 2026

MOTION Order Requiring Disclosure of Flight Details by Mahboba Baqeri, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 11/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

#22

Oct 30, 2026

ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that Respondents' Motion to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 18 ) is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that the Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 17 ) is VACATED. It is ORDERED that Petitioner's Emergency Motion for an Order Requiring Disclosure of Flight Details (Doc. 21 ) is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

#23

Nov 03, 2026

Report and Recommendations