Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01635

#1

Sep 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Cesar Adrian Galarza Villanueva. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (tat5) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#2

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#3

Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (tat5) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#4

Sep 15, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002641, filed. (eg5)

Sep 15, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (tat5)

#5

Sep 16, 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, 1, and serve it on the pro se Petitioner no later than 9/23/2026. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 10/7/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Barbara De Pena on behalf of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. (De Pena, Barbara)

#8

Sep 22, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-213, # 2 Exhibit NTA, # 3 Exhibit Bond order, # 4 Exhibit Removal order, # 5 Exhibit Appeal receipt, # 6 Exhibit Auto case info, # 7 Exhibit) (De Pena, Barbara) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#9

Sep 25, 2026

ORDER. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED. Respondents Motion to Stay, and in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 8), is DENIED.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 on or before Monday, September 28, 2026.Respondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting the habeas petition and ordering release from custody.Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personal belongings taken from Petitioner at the time of apprehension or during detention.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. (tat5) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#10

Sep 28, 2026

ADVISORY by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (De Pena, Barbara) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#11

Nov 06, 2026

Judgment - Final