Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00180
Bahmatov v. Warden of the El Valle Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: February 13, 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
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Last Activity:
April 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Pavel Vladimirovich Bahmatov. (hms1) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of CounselMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Pavel Vladimirovich Bahmatov, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/10/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment
#3
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Feb 17, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Feb 17, 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. (hms1)
Feb 17, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Feb 18, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Feb 24, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Feb 25, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Mar 11, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appoint
#12
Mar 17, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#14
Mar 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Mar 26, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Apr 06, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document:
Extension of Time
Apr 06, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of OF AMERICA UNITED STATES, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#16
Apr 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#18
Apr 07, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#19
Apr 14, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 17 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Certified
#20
Apr 16, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to 18 MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by OF AMERICA UNITED STATES, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT
Parties
Bahmatov
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Warden of the El Valle Detention Facility
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