Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00337

Yotcha v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: March 23, 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 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Shuntah Roland Yotcha. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 23, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Shuntah Roland Yotcha, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/13/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Mar 23, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Shuntah Roland Yotcha, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Appointment
#4
Mar 23, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Mar 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Mar 23, 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)
Mar 23, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Mar 24, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#9
Mar 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Parties

Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Yotcha
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