Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01114
Cen v. Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: October 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 19, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jianzhong Cen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) (hms1) Modified on 10/20/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 19, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Oct 19, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Oct 19, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Oct 19, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001979, filed. (mp1)
Oct 19, 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. (hms1)
Oct 19, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#5
Oct 20, 2026
ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that by no later than November 10, 2026, Respondents shall file answer, motion, or responsive pleading to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1 ), addressing the legal authority for Petitioner's continued detention and the status of removal proceedings against him. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Oct 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#8
Oct 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Oct 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Cen
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Warden, Port Isabel Service Processing Center
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