Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01006
Gonzalez Palafox v. Venturella
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Case Information
Filed: September 16, 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:
October 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36853875) filed by Misael Gonzalez Palafox. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Maldonado Bautista Order, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Durham, George) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 16, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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Clerk's
#3
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
Sep 17, 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)
#4
Sep 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than October 19, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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Show Cause
Oct 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#6
Oct 19, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
Parties
Gonzalez Palafox
Party
VENTURELLA
Party