Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00588
Molina Rivas v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: May 26, 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:
June 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Hector Manuel Molina Rivas. (hms1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/27/2026: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1). (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 26, 2026
MOTION Requesting the Court to Serve Respondents by Hector Manuel Molina Rivas, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 6/16/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#3
May 27, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
May 27, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
May 27, 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)
May 27, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
May 29, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Jun 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Jun 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Jun 08, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Parties
Molina Rivas
Party
Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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