Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-07730

#1

Sep 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Mercedes Diaz Lara. (sew4) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#2

Sep 14, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (sew4) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#3

Sep 14, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 14, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan 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. (sew4)

#4

Sep 18, 2026

Answer

Sep 22, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Sep 28, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#5

Oct 08, 2026

Summary Judgment

#6

Oct 27, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#7

Oct 27, 2026

Other Notice

#8

Oct 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINON AND ORDER - For the reasons explained above, Respondents' 5 MOTION for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)

#9

Oct 28, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT - In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner...** Case terminated on 10/28/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)