Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01876

#1

Oct 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Anibal Andino Melendez. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Envelope) (sir5) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#2

Oct 20, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Anibal Andino Melendez, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/10/2026. (sir5) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#3

Oct 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (sir5) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#4

Oct 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (sir5) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#5

Oct 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 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. (sir5)

Oct 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#7

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and authorizes him to commence this action without prepayment of fees..(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#8

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Court ORDERS Respondent to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than October 28, 2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondent should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, he must do so no later than November 12, 2026. Additionally, Respondent is ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned removal or transfer of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#13

Oct 28, 2026

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 11/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit Automated Case Information, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment, # 5 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene) (Bruce, Izaak) Modified on 10/29/2026 (rlt5). (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#14

Oct 29, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Upon due consideration of the United States of Americas Opposed Motion to Intervene, (Dkt. No. 13), the Motion is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter Intervenor United States of Americas Motion for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. No. 13, Attach. 1), into the record. Finally, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail Petitioner a copy of this Order and a copy of Docket Entry No. 13 by any receipted means. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

#15

Oct 29, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

#16

Oct 29, 2026

ORDER. Petitioner is to file an advisory by 11/12/2026, addressing why the Court should not deny the petition and terminate case.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (lb2) (Entered: 10/29/2026)