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Case Information
Filed: September 21, 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:
November 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36885534) filed by Jonathan Vladimir Solano Mendez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Pacheco, Andres) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 22, 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)
#3
Sep 23, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#4
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than October 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (See Dkt. No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. Show Cause Response due by 10/14/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by John Robert Lamont on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Lamont, John)
Oct 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#6
Oct 14, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 11/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Lamont, John) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#7
Oct 30, 2026
Advisory
Main Document:
Advisory
#8
Nov 02, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
Parties
Blanche
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Solano Mendez
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