Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00056

Platas Lopez v. Vargas

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Filed: January 22, 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: March 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34920025) filed by Porfirio De Jesus Platas Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Index and Supporting Exhibits) (Pena, Laura) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Jan 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Jan 23, 2026
Corrected AMENDED PETITION against Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Francisco Vargas, Michael Vergara filed by Porfirio De Jesus Platas Lopez. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Porfirio De Jesus Platas Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Updated Exhibits - Redacted) (Pena, Laura) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jan 23, 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)
Jan 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Jan 26, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Jan 28, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
Jan 29, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
Feb 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Feb 03, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document: Other Notice
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#9
Feb 16, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
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#10
Feb 18, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
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#11
Feb 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Habeas RECAP PACER
Feb 18, 2026
Order
#12
Feb 19, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
Habeas RECAP PACER
#13
Mar 02, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER

Parties

Platas Lopez
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Vargas
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