Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00263

#1

Mar 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jorge Paulo Neto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (dlr1) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#2

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#4

Mar 04, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

Mar 04, 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. (hms1)

Mar 04, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Mar 06, 2026

Order

#7

Mar 10, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#8

Mar 16, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#9

Mar 19, 2026

Consolidate Cases

#11

Mar 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#12

Apr 06, 2026

Order

#14

Apr 14, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#15

Apr 14, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 13 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#16

Apr 15, 2026

ORDER to Show Cause Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2243 and Requiring Government Response - Petitioners Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Dkt. No. 14 ) is GRANTED and Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. # 1 ) should not be granted by no later than May 5, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Delivered Electronically to the USAO.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#18

Apr 15, 2026

ORDER entered - Respondents are ORDERED to provide timely status updates concerning any administrative review of Petitioner's detention as relevant updates occur. In addition, Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by May 20, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (Dkt. # 1 ) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Show Cause Response due by 5/5/2026 as per Order # 16 . (hms1)

#21

Apr 21, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jorge Paulo Neto, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/12/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#22

Apr 22, 2026

ORDER denying as moot 21 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#24

Apr 22, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 20 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#25

Apr 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#26

May 05, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Carlos Cisneros, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#27

May 20, 2026

Status Report

#28

Jul 23, 2026

Notice of Change of Address

#29

Jul 24, 2026

Notice of Dismissal

#30

Jul 30, 2026

Order