Gomez Mendez v. Tate et al
Petitioner: Noe Alexander Gomez Mendez
Respondent: Randy Tate, Bret Bradford, Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem
Case Number: 4:2026cv00633
Filed: January 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Keith P Ellison
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 8 U.S.C. ยง 1105 (a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 12, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE Status Update Pursuant to District Court Order by Pam Bondi, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Immigration Judge Bond Order) (Herring, Jimmie)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting in part writ of habeas corpus, denying motion to dismiss. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4)
February 3, 2026 Filing 5 RESPONSE Response to Habeas Petition, Motion to Dismiss, in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Pam Bondi, Bret Bradford, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, #2 Exhibit Immigration Judge Order, #3 Exhibit BIA Appeal Filing Receipt) (Herring, Jimmie)
January 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Pam Bondi 2/3/2026; Bret Bradford 2/3/2026; Kristi Noem 2/3/2026; Randy Tate 2/3/2026 (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (mmm4)
January 28, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (anc4)
January 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. (anc4)
January 27, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
January 27, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34951995) filed by Noe Alexander Gomez Mendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew)

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Respondent: Randy Tate
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Respondent: Bret Bradford
Represented By: Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr.
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Respondent: Pam Bondi
Represented By: Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr.
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Respondent: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Jimmie Curtis Herring, Jr.
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Petitioner: Noe Alexander Gomez Mendez
Represented By: Matthew Ray Mendez
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