Case: Padron Covarrubias v. Vergara

Supplemental SUPPLEMENT by Jose Padron Covarrubias, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

Supplemental SUPPLEMENT by Jose Padron Covarrubias, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-33717162) filed by Jose Padron Covarrubias. (O'Connor, Stephen) Modified on 10/8/2025 (jgr5). (Entered: 07/08/2025)

NOTICE Notice of Correct Defendant Addresses for Service Purposes re: 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Padron Covarrubias, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

ORDER. Having reviewed the petition, the Court hereby ORDERS Respondents to submit a response and serve it on Petitioner no later than August 11, 2025.The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve copies of the Petition, (Dkt. No. 3), Supplements to the Petition (Dkt. Nos. 12), and this Order on Respondents via certified mail. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

Referral Judge Selected

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. (tat5)

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Juan S. Diaz re: 6 Order, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (bm5) Modified on 7/22/2025 (bm5). (Entered: 07/22/2025)

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Miguel Vergara re: 6 Order,, filed. (bm5) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

***Delivery Confirmation for delivery date(s) 07/14/2025 re: 7 Document(s) Sent,, filed. (rlt5) (rlt5). (Entered: 07/23/2025)

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Juan S. Diaz re: 6 Order,, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time Respond to Petition for Writ of Habeas CorpusMotions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Susan Aikman, Pamela Bondi, Juan S. Diaz, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/2/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

***Delivery Confirmation for delivery date(s) 07/21/2025 re: 7 Document(s) Sent,, filed. (rlt5) (rlt5). (Entered: 08/12/2025)

ORDER Responses due by 8/20/2025. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

***Delivery Confirmation for delivery date(s) 08/07/2025 re: 7 Document(s) Sent,, filed. (rlt5) (rlt5). (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Delivery Confirmation

ORDER The Court advises Petitioner that failure to respond will be construed as a statement of non-opposition. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.4. Accordingly, the Court again ORDERS Petitioner to file a response to Respondents motion no later than August 25, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Failing to comply in the future may result in Petitioner being ordered to show cause as to why he should not be sanctioned. Responses due by 8/25/2025. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mep5) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition to 14 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time Respond to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Padron Covarrubias. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Susan Aikman, Pamela Bondi, Juan S. Diaz, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E) (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

ORDER. The Court GRANTS Respondents Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Dkt. No. 14). The Court EXTENDS Respondents deadline to respond to Petitioners petition to August 25, 2025.1 Additionally, Respondents are admonished to follow the Courts rules.( (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition to 20 MOTION to Dismiss 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Padron Covarrubias. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE interim guidance memo, # 2 Exhibit Matter of X- unpubl bia 2024) (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

ORDER. To preserve the status quo while the Court considers this matter, the Court ORDERS Respondents to notify Petitioner's counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer of Padron outside of the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division, or any planned removal of him from the United States, at least five (5) days before any such transfer or removal. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMotions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Jose Padron Covarrubias, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 TRO- 42B, Cancellation Application, # 2 Exhibit 2 TRO- EOIR Bond, including evidence, # 3 Exhibit 3 TRO- EOIR Notice of Individual Hearin) (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to Petitioner's Emergency 24 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by 10/6/2025. The Court SETS a hearing on Petitioner's 8 Motion for 10/8/2025 at 01:30 PM by video before Judge John A Kazen. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Opposed PROPOSED ORDER re: 24 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed. (O'Connor, Stephen) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

ORDER denying Defendants' 20 Motion to Dismiss Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition to 24 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Susan Aikman, Pamela Bondi, Juan S. Diaz, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara. (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

ADVISORY. After reviewing the briefing, the Court finds that there has been a sufficient opportunity for the parties to brief the ultimate issue in the petition. The Court advises the parties that it may consolidate the hearing with the merits of the habeas petition 3, filed. (Signed by District Judge John A. Kazen) (jgr5) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

Remark (*PUBLIC ENTRY)

*** Zoom login information for hearing set for 10/8/2025: Join ZoomGov Meetinghttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615794844?pwd=pbiwh57dt3EeMVBAsUSJ2tT0CmrRlR.1; Meeting ID: 161 579 4844; Passcode: 889082, filed. (jgr5)

ORDER granting in part Padron's Emergency 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief. Padron's Opposed 24 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction is DENIED as moot. No later than 10/21/2025, at 5:00 p.m., the parties shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the results of any bond hearing conducted pursuant to this Order, or if no bond hearing was held, advise the Court regarding Padron's release. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge John A. Kazen. MOTION HEARING held on 10/8/2025 on Petitioners Motion for TRO and PI (Dkt. 24). The Court heard argument and takes the motion under advisement. Written order to follow. Appearances by video: Stephen OConnor f/PETITIONER. Hector Ramirez f/RESPONDENTS. (Time in court: 1:34 - 1:54 p.m.) (ERO: Sylvia Gonzalez), filed. (jgr5)

ADVISORY by Susan Aikman, Pamela Bondi, Juan S. Diaz, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

FINAL JUDGMENT. For the reasons and in the manner set forth in the Court's prior 30 Memorandum & Order, Petitioner's 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus has been GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to TERMINATE this case. Case terminated on 10/23/2025. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit re: 32 Final Judgment, 30 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,, Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,, by Susan Aikman, Pamela Bondi, Juan S. Diaz, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal. The following Notice of Appeal and related motions are pending in the District Court: 33 Notice of Appeal,. Fee status: GOV, filed. (egg5) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Hector C. Ramirez. Transcript is unnecessary for appeal purposes This order form relates to the following: 33 Notice of Appeal,, filed. (Ramirez, Hector) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

USCA Case Number

Notice of Assignment of USCA No. 25-40701 re: 33 Notice of Appeal,, filed. (djm5)

Transmittal of Appeal (FORM, noticing) - Civil

Electronic Record on Appeal Certified

Electronic record on appeal certified to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals re: 33 Notice of Appeal, USCA No. 25-40701, filed. (rlt5)

Electronic Access to Record on Appeal Provided re: 33 Notice of Appeal,. Attorneys of record at the Circuit may download the record from the Court of Appeals. (USCA No. 25-40701), filed. (rlt5)

Order of USCA - ORDER re: 33 Notice of Appeal, ; USCA No. 25-20496. appellant's motion to expedite the appeal is GRANTED, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Order of USCA re: 33 Notice of Appeal, ; USCA No. 25-40701. The appeal is dismissed as to Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701, and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701, as of January 20, 2026, for want of prosecution., filed. (sac1) (Entered: 01/20/2026)