Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00053

#1

Jan 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Houman Rashidy. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#2

Jan 22, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#3

Jan 22, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Jan 22, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (dlr1)

Jan 22, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Jan 23, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#7

Jan 29, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 1/26/2026 re: 4 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#8

Feb 04, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb 04, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#9

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER. Rashidy is ORDERED to submit an in forma pauperis application or pay the full filing fee applicable to his cause of action no later than 21 days from the receipt of this order. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send Rashidy the in forma pauperis application form. Rashidy is ordered to file an amended 2241 petition that names a proper respondent in accordance with this order. Rashidy shall file his amended 2241 petition no later than 21 days from the receipt of this order. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#11

Feb 19, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#12

Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE TO AMEND FORM AO242 by Houman Rashidy, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#13

Mar 02, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION against Warden of Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) filed by Houman Rashidy. (edg1) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#14

Mar 02, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Houman Rashidy, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 3/23/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#15

Mar 06, 2026

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#16

Mar 06, 2026

ORDER ENTERED. Rashidys Motion Dkt. No. 12 is hereby GRANTED. Rashidys First Amended Petition Dkt. No. 13 is hereby the operative pleading (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#18

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER re: 13 Amended Petition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondent is ordered to file response to RAshidy's 2241 Petition on or before 4/6/2026. If Rashidy wishes to file a reply to the Respondent's response, he must do so within 15 days of receiving the Respondent's response. Rashidy and Respondent are also directed to inform the court as to who is warden of PIDC. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#20

Mar 26, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/24/2026 re: 19 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 26, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#21

Apr 06, 2026

Summary Judgment

Apr 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#22

Apr 07, 2026

Response

#23

Apr 07, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#24

Apr 10, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned