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Case Information
Filed: March 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Karen Betancourt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35272700) filed by Karim Metawala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Martinez, Alejandra) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Mar 10, 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. (sac1)
Mar 10, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Mar 12, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document:
Show Cause
#5
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Apr 01, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#7
Apr 02, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#8
Apr 08, 2026
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Main Document:
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
#11
Apr 28, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Apr 30, 2026
Transfer Case (to a different court)
Main Document:
Transfer Case (to a different court)
Apr 30, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
May 04, 2026
Receipt of Transfer Letter
Parties
Metawala
Party
Noem
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