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John A. Kazen

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas district Appointed by Joe Biden (Democratic) 16 signed orders read

Signed rulings

A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.

Franco v. Mullin
5:26-cv-00118 · 2026-05-20
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, by a Person Subject to Unlawful Detention, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by May 21, 2026... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including her request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Motions to dismiss (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion to Dismiss and, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 8), is DENIED.”

Cobarrubias-Lopez v. Laredo Detention Center
5:26-cv-00215 · 2026-06-04
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by June 5, 2026... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including her request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Pena Cavazos v. Sias / CEM Insurance Co.
5:18-cv-00072 · 2020-02-07
Summary judgment (defendant) Granted

“Having considered the Court's file, the parties' briefing, and the applicable law, the Court will recommend that Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Dkt. No. 12) be GRANTED.”

Esther D. J. v. Kijakazi (Commissioner, SSA)
5:20-cv-00239 · 2022-08-03
Summary judgment (plaintiff) Granted

“For the reasons set forth below, the Court RECOMMENDS that the District Court GRANT Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 18), DENY Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 23), and thereby REVERSE and REMAND the Commissioner's decision for further proceedings consistent with this Report and Recommendation.”

Summary judgment (defendant) Denied

“the Court RECOMMENDS that the District Court GRANT Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 18), DENY Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 23)”

Vazquez v. NR1 Transport, Inc.
5:19-cv-00032 · 2021-04-16

Magistrate-era recommendation approving a minor plaintiff's personal-injury settlement (Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(c); Tex. R. Civ. P. 44) after a fairness hearing. This settlement approval did not adjudicate a contested party motion.

Alvarez Labrada v. Warden, Webb County Detention Center
5:26-cv-00138 · 2026-05-18
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. ... Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Motions to dismiss (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion to Dismiss and, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 10), is DENIED.”

Khatri v. Mullin
5:26-cv-00189 · 2026-06-10
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 18), is DENIED. ... All other relief requested by Petitioner is DENIED.”

Summary judgment (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 18), is DENIED.”

Andrusenko v. Mullin
5:26-cv-00232 · 2026-06-04
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 12), is DENIED. ... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his request for attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Summary judgment (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 12), is DENIED.”

Fazel v. Lyons
5:26-cv-00692 · 2026-06-09
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted

“Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED.”

Motions to dismiss (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion to Dismiss and, Alternatively, Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 7), is DENIED.”

Mendoza Coronel v. Noem
5:26-cv-00191 · 2026-05-18
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, (Dkt. No. 10) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 14) is DENIED. ... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Summary judgment (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 14) is DENIED.”

Rochart Machado v. Vergara
5:26-cv-00132 · 2026-06-01
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Request for Order to Show Cause, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 13), is DENIED. ... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Summary judgment (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 13), is DENIED.”

Contreras-Betancourt v. Blanche
5:26-cv-00746 · 2026-05-20
Habeas petition (petitioner) Granted in part

“Petitioner's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. No. 1), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 8), is DENIED. ... All other relief requested by Petitioner, including his request for recovery of attorney's fees, is DENIED.”

Summary judgment (respondent) Denied

“Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 8), is DENIED.”

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