Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00465

Johnson v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 27, 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
Completed: June 17, 2026
Last Activity: July 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Makiese Lotutala Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement) (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Apr 27, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Makiese Lotutala Johnson, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/18/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: MOTION/APPLICATION
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Apr 27, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Makiese Lotutala Johnson, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/18/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Apr 27, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Clerk's
Habeas RECAP PACER
Apr 27, 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)
#6
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
May 01, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
May 01, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appoint
Habeas RECAP PACER
May 01, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
May 01, 2026
***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Show Cause Response due by 5/22/2026 as per Order Dkt. # 8 . (hms1)
#13
May 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#14
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#15
May 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#16
May 22, 2026
Intervene
Main Document: Intervene
Habeas RECAP PACER
#17
May 22, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
Habeas RECAP PACER
May 22, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
May 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#18
May 26, 2026
Order on Motion to Intervene
Main Document: Order on Motion to Intervene
Habeas RECAP PACER
#20
Jun 01, 2026
Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Report and Recommendations
Habeas RECAP PACER
#22
Jun 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#23
Jun 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#24
Jun 17, 2026
Adopting Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Adopting Report and Recommendations
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jul 23, 2026
Delivery Confirmation

Parties

Johnson
Party
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
Party
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