Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-08281

#1

Sep 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36920698) filed by Jorge Alberto Ornelas-Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Supplement, # 3 Proposed Order) (Garcia, Jacklyn) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#2

Sep 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )

Sep 24, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#3

Sep 25, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The respondent shall file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading to the Petition within twenty (20) days of the date of this Order. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (glc4) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#4

Oct 13, 2026

Stay

#5

Oct 15, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#6

Oct 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For the reasons explained, Respondents' 4 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, and Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)

#7

Oct 20, 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 10/20/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)