Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-08443

Moreira-Chavez v. Frink

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Case Information

Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to: Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: November 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36947064) filed by Marlon Josue Moreira-Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 28, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 28, 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. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
Sep 28, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#3
Sep 29, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (abh4) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Answer
Oct 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#4
Oct 16, 2026
Stay AND Summary Judgment
Main Document: Stay AND Summary Judgment
#5
Oct 30, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#6
Nov 03, 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 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Main Document: Memorandum and Order
#7
Nov 03, 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 11/3/26. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4)
Main Document: Judgment - Final

Parties

FRINK
Party
Moreira-Chavez
Party