Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00058
Abbasi v. Warden of Port Isabel Detention Center
Active
Case Information
Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity:
August 24, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Jan 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mohammad Hussain Abassi. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma PauperisMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Mohammad Hussain Abassi, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/13/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#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)
#4
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)
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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)
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Jan 26, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Feb 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#11
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER ENTERED. Abbasi is ORDERED to file an Amended § 2241 Petition that names a proper respondent in accordance with the above discussion. Abassi shall file his Amended § 2241 Petition no later than 21 days from receipt of this Order.Abbasi is further NOTIFIED that if he fails to comply with the Courts Order, his case may be scheduled for dismissal. FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b); Nottingham v. Warden, Bill Clements Unit, F.3d 438, 440 (5th Cir. 2016) (the Court may sua sponte dismiss under Rule 41(b)). (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Feb 04, 2026
Order AND Order
#13
Feb 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Feb 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Feb 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by James D. Jenkins on behalf of Mohammad Hussain Abassi, filed. (Jenkins, James) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#16
Feb 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Diana C. Bauerle on behalf of Mohammad Hussain Abassi, filed. (Bauerle, Diana) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#17
Feb 23, 2026
AMENDED PETITION against DHS, ICE filed by Mohammad Hussain Abassi. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mohammad Hussain Abassi. (dar1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/23/2026: # 1 Continuation) (dar1). (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#18
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to why Petitioner's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be grantedMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Mohammad Hussain Abassi, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/16/2026. (Jenkins, James) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
Mar 06, 2026
Delivery Confirmation
Mar 06, 2026
***Delivery Confirmation for delivery date(s) 2/9/2026 re: 12 Document(s) Sent, filed. (sac1)
#19
Mar 19, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Show Cause
Mar 19, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#20
Apr 08, 2026
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Main Document:
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Apr 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#21
Apr 14, 2026
Reply
Main Document:
Reply
#22
Jun 02, 2026
Expedite
Main Document:
Expedite
#23
Jun 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#24
Jul 09, 2026
Change Venue
Main Document:
Change Venue
#25
Aug 03, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#26
Aug 24, 2026
Withdraw as Attorney
Main Document:
Withdraw as Attorney
Parties
Party
Party
Party
Party
Party
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney