Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00620

#1

Jun 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36001287) filed by Bikram Ray. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Gutierrez, Luis) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#2

Jun 02, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 03, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 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)

Jun 03, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#4

Aug 19, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than September 8, 2026. Responses thereafter shall follow Local Rules 7.1 through 7.4 of the Southern District of Texas. See S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.1 - 7.4. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (See Dkt. No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. Show Cause Response due by 9/8/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by John Robert Lamont on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, United States Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Lamont, John)

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Sep 08, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONSE TO THE PETITION FOR WRIT HABEAS CORPUS AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, United States Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Lamont, John) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#7

Sep 09, 2026

Amended MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, United States Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Lamont, John) (Entered: 09/09/2026)