Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00643
Valdivia v. Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 08, 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: July 16, 2026
Last Activity:
August 03, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Christopher Manuel Gil Valdivia. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Attachment) (dar1) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
#3
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 08, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001680, filed. (mp1)
Jun 08, 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. (dar1)
Jun 08, 2026
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jun 09, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jun 09, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#8
Jun 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Jun 26, 2026
Report and Recommendations
Main Document:
Report and Recommendations
#11
Jul 06, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Jul 07, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
#13
Jul 16, 2026
Adopting Report and Recommendations
Main Document:
Adopting Report and Recommendations
#15
Jul 28, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
#16
Aug 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Valdivia
Party
Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
Party