Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01650

#1

Sep 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Edinzo Jesus Marquina Valero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#2

Sep 17, 2026

EMERGENCY Motion or Request For Expedited Handling Requested Under 28 USC 1657 With Reference To 28 USC Ch. 153 by Edinzo Jesus Marquina Valero, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/8/2026. (bm5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#3

Sep 17, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (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)

#6

Sep 17, 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 September 24, 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 8, 2026. Additionally, it is further ORDERED that Respondents must notify the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days beforehand and then inform the Court IMMEDIATELY after any transfer or removal occurs. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 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. (bm5)

Sep 17, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002657, filed. (eg5)

#9

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Bret Bradford, Field Office Director for The Texas Field Office, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Department Of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi, US Attorney General, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#10

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1 ), is GRANTED. Petitioners Emergency Motion or Request for Expedited Handling, (Dkt. 2 ), is DISMISSED AS MOOT. Respondents Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 9 ), 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 within 24 hours of the date of this Order.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Bret Bradford, Field Office Director for The Texas Field Office, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Department Of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi, US Attorney General, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#12

Sep 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Bret Bradford, Field Office Director for The Texas Field Office, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Department Of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi, US Attorney General, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#13

Sep 25, 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: 09/25/2026)

#14

Sep 28, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 09/28/2026)