Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01610

#1

Sep 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Lenin David Monasterio Corona. (Attachments: # 1 cover letter, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Envelope) (scg5) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#2

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#3

Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#4

Sep 11, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#5

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on the pro se Petitioner no later than September 18, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243.1 The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before October 2, 2026 (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Sep 11, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Sep 11, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)

Sep 11, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002620, filed. (eg5)

Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amanda Lee Gould on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Gould, Amanda)

#8

Sep 18, 2026

MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Summary Judgment ( Motion Docket Date 10/9/2026.), MOTION Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5) (Gould, Amanda) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#9

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER. Respondents Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Stay, or Alternatively, Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 8), is DENIED.1. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately, under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioners release within 24 hours of the date of this Order.5 / 52. Respondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting the habeas petition and ordering release from custody.3. Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personal belongings taken from Petitioner at the time of apprehension or during detention.4. If Petitioner is redetained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), all applicable regulations and procedures must be followed, including that Petitioner be afforded an individualized assessment of Petitioners flight risk and dangerousness as guaranteed under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#10

Sep 22, 2026

NOTICE of Release of Petitioner by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Gould, Amanda) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#11

Sep 24, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. For the reasons set forth in its Order, the Court granted Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1 ). Accordingly, the Court now enters final judgment. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to CLOSE this civil action and TERMINATE any pending motions or deadlines that may be associated with this case. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/24/2026)