Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01649

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Sep 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Maria Luisa Agustin Mendez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#2

Sep 17, 2026

Letter from Gabriela Barillas re: Next of Friend, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#3

Sep 17, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#4

Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#5

Sep 17, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002656, filed. (eg5)

Sep 17, 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. (bm5)

#6

Sep 18, 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 9/24/2026. Petitioner may submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 10/8/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amanda Lee Gould on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Gould, Amanda)

#10

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gould, Amanda) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#11

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Summary Judgment ( Motion Docket Date 10/15/2026.), MOTION Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (Gould, Amanda) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

ORDER. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), isGRANTED. Respondents Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion forStay, or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 11), 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 confirmingPetitioners release on or before Monday, September 28, 2026.Respondents must provide Petitioner with a printed copy of this Order granting thehabeas petition and ordering release from custody.Respondents must return any and all identification documents and personalbelongings 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 andprocedures must be followed, including that Petitioner be afforded an individualized assessmentof Petitioners flight risk and dangerousness as guaranteed under the Due Process Clause of theFifth Amendment. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Intervene.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#14

Sep 28, 2026

ADVISORY by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Gould, Amanda) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#16

Oct 23, 2026

Judgment - Final

#17

Nov 03, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable