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

#1

Mar 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Lopez-Aguinaga. (hms1) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#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)

#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)

#4

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#6

Mar 12, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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 referring case to the randomly selected Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#9

Mar 18, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 03/15/2026 re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#10

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 2243 AND REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE. Respondents are ordered to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than 4/10/2026. Respondents are ordered to respond to the most recent petition 1 filed in this case. The clerk of court is directed to deliver copies of the most recent petition 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: 03/23/2026)

#11

Mar 23, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/19/2026 re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#13

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER. The Court GRANTS 3 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and DENIES 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than 4/21/2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the 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: 03/31/2026)

#15

Mar 31, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/26/2026 re: 12 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

CONTINUATION OF DOCKET ENTRY # 13 FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES - ORDER (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1)

Mar 31, 2026

Order

#16

Apr 08, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 04/06/2026 re: 14 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#17

Apr 10, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/1/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

Apr 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)