Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00280
Roka v. Warden of the Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
March 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Rasta Bahadur Roka. (hms1) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 09, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rasta Bahadur Roka, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 3/30/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Mar 09, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Rasta Bahadur Roka, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 3/30/2026. (hms1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/9/2026: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1). (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment
#4
Mar 09, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
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)
Mar 09, 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. (hms1)
Mar 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#9
Mar 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Roka
Party
Warden of the Port Isabel Detention Center
Party