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Case Information
Filed: January 30, 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:
September 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mohsen Shahverdi. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted attachment) (edg1) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 30, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma PauperisMotions referred to Karen Betancourt. by Mohsen Shahverdi, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/20/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jan 30, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jan 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 30, 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. (edg1)
#8
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER granting 2 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) To facilitate the progress of this petition, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted no later than March 23, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the petition (Docket Entry No. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Nicholas J. Ganjei, by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. ( Show Cause Response due by 3/23/2026) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#10
Feb 06, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 9 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Mar 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of ICE - DHS, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#14
Mar 23, 2026
Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time To File Response by ICE - DHS, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#15
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#17
Apr 02, 2026
ORDER TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATES ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS. Respondents are ORDERED to provide timely status updates concerning any administrative review of Petitioner's detention as relevant updates occur. Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by 5/6/2026. The clerk of court is directed to deliver copies of the most recent Petition 1 and this order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
#18
Apr 02, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by ICE - DHS, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#19
Apr 07, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 16 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#21
Apr 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 20 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#22
May 05, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#23
Jul 13, 2026
Notice of Change of Address
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Notice of Change of Address
#26
Sep 25, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#27
Sep 28, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#28
Sep 29, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Parties
ICE - DHS
Party
Shahverdi
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