Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00784

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Jul 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Alain Colas Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Memorandum of Law, # 3 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jul 20, 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. (hms1)

Jul 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 20, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001760, filed. (mp1)

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Jul 21, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) ORDERED that by no later than August 7, 2026, Petitioner Alain Colas Rodriguez and/or Yarlenis Acosta Avila shall file a Statement with the Court showing cause why Yarlenis Acosta Avila can serve as a next friend for Petitioner and represent Petitioner in this matter. The Clerk of Court shall transmit a copy of this Order to Petitioner and to Yarlenis Acosta Avila.The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. Show Cause Response due by 8/7/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Order

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Jul 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

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Jul 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#11

Jul 31, 2026

Show Cause

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Aug 06, 2026

Letter