Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00297

Lopez-Aguinaga v. The Warden of the El Valle Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: March 12, 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: March 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Lopez-Aguinaga. (hms1) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 12, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Jose Lopez-Aguinaga, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/2/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Appointment
#3
Mar 12, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jose Lopez-Aguinaga, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/2/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Mar 12, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Mar 12, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Mar 12, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Mar 12, 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. (hms1)
#7
Mar 16, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#9
Mar 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Mar 23, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
#11
Mar 23, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Mar 31, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
#15
Mar 31, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Mar 31, 2026
Order