Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-08683

#1

Oct 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Vicente Sigala Valladares. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (ac4) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#2

Oct 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of Petition re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Vicente Sigala Valladares, filed. (ac4) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#3

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (ac4) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#4

Oct 05, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#5

Oct 05, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Randy Tate 10/12/2026. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 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. (ac4)

Oct 05, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Oct 08, 2026

Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 400024421, filed. (cng4)

Oct 08, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Oct 09, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Celia Moyer on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), filed. (Moyer, Celia)

Oct 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#6

Oct 13, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Stay ( Motion Docket Date 11/3/2026.), MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Moyer, Celia) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#7

Oct 14, 2026

ORDER granting 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ; denying 6 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay MOTION for Summary Judgment. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody within 48 hours. Respondents must release Petitioner in a public place within the Southern District of Texas, and must notify his counsel or next friend of the time and place of his release no less than three hours prior to his release from custody. The Court further ORDERS that Respondents file an advisory with the Court on or before October 17, 2026, informing the Court of the status of Petitioner's release. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#8

Oct 15, 2026

Other Notice

#9

Oct 16, 2026

Other Notice

#10

Oct 27, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable