Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00364
Ngoma v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 31, 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
Active
Last Activity:
April 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Guy Prince Rocard Ngoma. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 31, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Guy Prince Rocard Ngoma, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/21/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Mar 31, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Guy Prince Rocard Ngoma, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment
#4
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)
#5
Mar 31, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Mar 31, 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 31, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Apr 01, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#9
Apr 07, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#10
Apr 07, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Apr 07, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint
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Order on Motion to Appoint
#13
Apr 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Apr 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 4/13/2026 re: 12 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Certified
Parties
Ngoma
Party
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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