Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01586

#1

Sep 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Alberto Espinoza-Ayala. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#2

Sep 08, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jose Alberto Espinoza-Ayala, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/29/2026. (jb5) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#3

Sep 08, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Duplicate Case. Parties notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#4

Sep 08, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Sep 08, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew 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. (jb5)

#5

Sep 09, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#7

Sep 10, 2026

ORDER REFERRING Dkt 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. If Judge Bajew finds that the IFP application should be granted, he may issue an order to that effect; but if he finds that it should be denied, he shall issue a report and recommendation. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#9

Sep 10, 2026

ORDER. The Court GRANTS Petitioners application to proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1), 2, and authorizes him to commence this action without prepayment of fees.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#10

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Court hereby ORDERS Respondents to file a response and serve it on Petitioner within ten (10) days of the date of service by the Clerk of Court. The responsive pleading must specifically address whether this Court has jurisdiction to entertain this Petition. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 435 (2004). Given the time-sensitive nature of Petitioners claims, no extensions will be granted.It is further ORDERED that if Petitioner elects to file a reply, they may do so no later than five (5) days after Respondents file their respective answers or responses. See Rule 5(e) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Proceedings. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#12

Sep 20, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit) (Lamont, John) (Entered: 09/20/2026)