Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00415

Hernandez-Cuenca v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 15, 2026
Assigned to: Jose Rolando Olvera 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: July 07, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35599243) filed by JOSE HERNANDEZ- CUENCA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 ICE locator, # 2 Exhibit Exh 2 Bias Evidence, # 3 Exhibit Exh 3 NYT article, # 4 Exhibit Exh 4 EOIR Info, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Supplement Summonses) (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Apr 16, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: Clerk's
#3
Apr 16, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#4
Apr 16, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Why Petitioner Should Not Be Released from Detention by Jose Hernandez-Cuenca, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
Apr 16, 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. (jrl1)
#8
Jul 05, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#9
Jul 06, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
Main Document: Summons Issued/Not Issued
#10
Jul 07, 2026
Return of Service Unexecuted
Main Document: Return of Service Unexecuted

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HERNANDEZ- CUENCA
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WARDEN OF PORT ISABEL SERVICE PROCESSING CENTER
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