Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01113

Ruz Almaguer v. Warden, El Valle Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: October 19, 2026
Assigned to: Fernando Rodriguez 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
Oct 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Daniel Jesus Ruz Almaguer. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (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
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)
Oct 19, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Oct 19, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001978, filed. (mp1)
Oct 19, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#4
Oct 20, 2026
ORDER entered. It is ORDERED that by no later than November 3, 2026, Respondents shall file an 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
#7
Oct 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#8
Nov 02, 2026
Intervene
Main Document: Intervene
#9
Nov 02, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#10
Nov 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned