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Case Information
Filed: June 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Karen Betancourt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36102853) filed by Maria Elizabeth Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Pacheco, Andres) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 16, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jun 16, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 16, 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. (dlr1)
#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)
Main Document:
Show Cause
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Izaak Philip Bruce on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Bruce, Izaak)
#6
Sep 02, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Interim Notice Authorizing Parole) (Bruce, Izaak) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
Parties
Blanche
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Soto
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