Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-01169

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Feb 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35089964) filed by Sandra Leticia Betancourth. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#2

Feb 12, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#3

Feb 13, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#4

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents shall file an answer or other responsive pleading no later than February 19, 2026. Respondents SHALL NOT (1) remove or deport Petitioner from the United States, or (2) transfer Petitioner to any facility outside the boundaries of the Southern District of Texas without first seeking and receiving leave from this Court. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (glc4) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (bsg4)

Feb 13, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

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Feb 19, 2026

Response

#6

Feb 25, 2026

Response

#7

Mar 07, 2026

Memorandum and Order

#8

Mar 07, 2026

Extension of Time

#9

Mar 09, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#10

Mar 10, 2026

Advisory