Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00991
Ortega Pena v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 10, 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 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Pedro Luis Ortega Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (hms1) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 10, 2026
MOTION Requesting Court to Effect Service to the Honorable Court by Pedro Luis Ortega Pena, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/1/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Sep 10, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Clerk's
Sep 10, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001892, filed. (mp1)
Sep 10, 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)
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Ortega Pena
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Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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