Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00362
Singh v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center <b><font color="red">DO NOT DOCKET. CASE TRANSFERRED TO EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK.</b></font>
Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 31, 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
Completed: May 19, 2026
Last Activity:
July 06, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Rajpal Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 31, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Mar 31, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Mar 31, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001531, filed. (mp1)
Mar 31, 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 31, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Mar 31, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Apr 07, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#8
Apr 07, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Government is Ordered to file a response to Singh's 2241 Petition on or before May 6, 2026. Responses due by 5/6/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#12
Apr 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
May 06, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#14
May 06, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
Main Document:
Sealed Exhibits
#15
May 08, 2026
Transfer Case (to a different court)
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Transfer Case (to a different court)
#17
May 12, 2026
Letter of Agreement
Main Document:
Letter of Agreement
#18
May 18, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#19
May 19, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
#20
May 19, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
May 19, 2026
Interdistrict transfer to Eastern District of New York. Case transferred electronically, filed. (dlr1)
May 19, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
May 20, 2026
Receipt of Transfer Letter
May 20, 2026
RECEIPT of Transfer Letter re: transfer of case to Eastern District of New York. New Case # assigned: 1:26-cv-02979 and received on 05/19/2026., filed. (bkt4)
#22
May 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#23
Jun 16, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
#24
Jul 06, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document:
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Parties
Singh
Party
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
Party