Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00644

#1

Jun 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Alexis Lopez Silva. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (jrl1) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#2

Jun 08, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Alexis Lopez Silva, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#3

Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#4

Jun 08, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 08, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jun 08, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

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. (jrl1)

Jun 08, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001681, filed. (mp1)

#5

Jun 09, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#7

Jun 23, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#8

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C.2243. To facilitate the progress of this petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than August 24, 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. Respondents are ORDERED to identify the statutory authority under which Petitioner is detained and to respond to the most recent petition filed in this case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (See Dkt. Nos. 1 and 2) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov RE: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus; 2 MEMORANDUM of Law in Support (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 8/24/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#11

Aug 12, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#12

Aug 24, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#13

Sep 03, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Alexis Lopez Silva. (edg1) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#14

Sep 04, 2026

ORDER entered. The Court ORDERS Respondents to serve through regular mail the "Response and Motion for Summary Judgment" (Dkt. No. 12) to the address provided by Petitioner. Respondents shall file proof of service by no later than September 11, 2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#15

Sep 11, 2026

ADVISORY by Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/11/2026)