Baez-Alvarez v. Garland et al
Petitioner: Johan Ramon Baez-Alvarez
Respondent: Merrick Garland, Alejandro Mayorkas, Patrick Lechleitner, Todd M. Lyons and Warden Rio Grande Detention Center
Case Number: 5:2026cv00856
Filed: May 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Marina Garcia Marmolejo
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
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER. This habeas proceeding is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to Petitioners prosecution of the duplicative pending action before Judge Kazen, 5:26-cv-814. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (bnb6)
May 21, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd M. Lyons, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Gov't Ex. 1, #2 Exhibit Gov't Ex. 2) (Halbohn, Christopher)
May 18, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of Anticipated Removal and Advisory by Todd M. Lyons, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Halbohn, Christopher)
May 12, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher Michael Halbohn on behalf of Todd M. Lyons, filed. (Halbohn, Christopher)
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDERS Respondents to file a response and serve it on Petitioner within ten (10) days of the date of service by the Clerk of Court. The responsive pleading must specifically address whether this Court has jurisdiction to entertain this Petition. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (aav5)
May 7, 2026 Filing 7 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
May 7, 2026 Filing 6 Clerk's Notice of Duplicate Case. Parties notified, filed. (tat5)
May 7, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (tat5)
May 7, 2026 Filing 4 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Preliminary Injunction by Johan Ramon Baez-Alvarez, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/28/2026. (tat5)
May 7, 2026 Filing 3 Emergency Motion for Non-Transfer Order by Johan Ramon Baez-Alvarez, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/28/2026. (tat5)
May 7, 2026 Filing 2 DECLARATION of Johan Ramon Baez-Alvarez re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed. (tat5)
May 7, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Johan Ramon Baez-Alvarez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Envelope) (tat5)
May 7, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew 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. (tat5)

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