Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00773

#1

Jul 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Arafat Chowdhury. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (sew4) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#2

Jul 13, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Arafat Chowdhury, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/3/2026. (sew4) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#3

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (sew4) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#4

Jul 14, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (sew4)

#5

Jul 17, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to the Brownsville Division (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Case transferred in from Houston Division Division on 07/17/2026 ; Case Number 4:26-cv-5565. Case assigned to Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. (jm4)

Jul 17, 2026

Intradistrict Transfer to the Brownsville Division, filed. (jm4)

Jul 17, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (jm4)

Jul 17, 2026

Case Transferred Out - Divisional Transfer

Jul 17, 2026

Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer

Jul 17, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#6

Jul 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#7

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Arafat Chowdhury, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (sdm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#8

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Arafat Chowdhury, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (sdm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#9

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#10

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER denying as moot 7 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#11

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER denying 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#14

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). The Government is ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners § 2241 Petition [Dkt. No. 1] on or before July 31, 2026. If Petitioner wishes to file a reply to the Governments response, he must do so within 7 days of receiving the Governments response. Response due by 7/31/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#17

Jul 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#18

Jul 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#19

Jul 30, 2026

Dismiss

#20

Jul 31, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned