Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00059

Modifi v. DHS

Completed

Case Information

Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to: Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to: Karen Betancourt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: June 16, 2026
Last Activity: June 29, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Nasser Modifi. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
DOCKETED IN ERROR; REDOCKETED AS # 3 - NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) Modified on 1/23/2026 (dlr1). (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 23, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jan 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (dlr1)
#8
Feb 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Feb 05, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Feb 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Feb 18, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Feb 18, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 9 Order, receipt number 100001453, filed. (mp1)
#13
Mar 05, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
#15
Mar 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Mar 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Apr 02, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Apr 08, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nancy Lynn Masso on behalf of DHS, ICE, filed. (Masso, Nancy)
Apr 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#18
Apr 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#19
Apr 10, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#20
Apr 10, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
Main Document: Sealed Exhibits
#21
Apr 28, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#22
May 07, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#23
May 26, 2026
Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Report and Recommendations
May 26, 2026
CONTINUATION OF ENTRY #23 FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES - ORDER denying 19 Motion to Dismiss.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (rgd1)
May 26, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#25
Jun 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#26
Jun 16, 2026
Adopting Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Adopting Report and Recommendations
#28
Jun 18, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#29
Jun 24, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#30
Jun 29, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable

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