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Case Information
Filed: March 09, 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 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35272700) filed by Karim Metawala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Martinez, Alejandra) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Mar 10, 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. (sac1)
Mar 10, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Mar 12, 2026
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