Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00629
Kihwili v. Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: June 04, 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 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Peter Esher Kihwili. (sac1) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 04, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Peter Esher Kihwili, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/25/2026. (sac1) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment
#3
Jun 04, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Peter Esher Kihwili, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (sac1) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jun 04, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jun 04, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 04, 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. (sac1)
Jun 04, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Jun 05, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#9
Jun 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Jun 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Kihwili
Party
Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
Party