Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00671

#1

Jun 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Afshin Hoseinpour. (dlr1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/15/2026: # 1 Exhibit) (dlr1). (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#2

Jun 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law In Support re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Afshin Hoseinpour, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#3

Jun 15, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#4

Jun 15, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Jun 15, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jun 15, 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)

Jun 15, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001691, filed. (mp1)

Jun 15, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#6

Jun 16, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#8

Jun 22, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#9

Jun 24, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#10

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 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Aug 20, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brittany Lee Jensen on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Jensen, Brittany)

#13

Aug 25, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/15/2026. (Jensen, Brittany) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#14

Aug 26, 2026

ORDER granting 13 Motion to Intervene. The Court ORDERS that the United States of America shall be included as a Respondent in this matter..(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#15

Aug 26, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#17

Sep 02, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 8/31/2026 re: 16 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#18

Sep 08, 2026

Opposed MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus( Motion Docket Date 9/29/2026.) by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Signed Declaration) (Jensen, Brittany) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#19

Sep 21, 2026

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