Cruz Rodriguez v. Thompson
Petitioner: Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez and Rene Cruz Carballosa
Respondent: Raymond Thompson, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Case Number: 4:2026cv01701
Filed: March 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Lee H Rosenthal
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 19, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Compel Response and Enforce Court Order by Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/9/2026. (sew4)
March 13, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Parker, Lisa Luz)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER TO ANSWER Re: #1 . The proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within five days after the date of service and must forward a copy to the petitioner and the next friend. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4)
March 3, 2026 Filing 5 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
March 3, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (amp4)
March 3, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (amp4)
March 2, 2026 Filing 3 EMERGENCY MOTION to Preserve Jurisdiction and to Prevent Transfer and Removal by Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/23/2026. (amp4)
March 2, 2026 Filing 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Release by Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/23/2026. (amp4)
March 2, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Envelope) (amp4)
March 2, 2026 Confirmation of receipt of payment from Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez in the amount of $ 5.00 re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt date: 03/02/2026. Receipt number 400018914. Purpose Description: New Case Opening. (amp4)

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Petitioner: Yuniesky Cruz Rodriguez
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Petitioner: Rene Cruz Carballosa
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Respondent: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Represented By: Lisa Luz Parker
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