Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00813

Garcia Vargas v. Vergara

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Case Information

Filed: July 26, 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: August 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36429536) filed by Joaquin Garcia Vargas. (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 07/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 26, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/26/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Joaquin Garcia Vargas, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Document
Jul 27, 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)
Jul 27, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Jul 29, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Aug 03, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to File
#6
Aug 03, 2026
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.

Parties

Garcia Vargas
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Vergara
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