Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00365
Nguyen v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity:
July 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Hong Son Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
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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)
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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)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
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
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Apr 01, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#7
Apr 07, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#8
Apr 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Apr 16, 2026
Notice & ORDER - The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send Nguyen the proper IFP Application (AO 239 Form) by certified mail. Nguyen is NOTIFIED that he must either submit an IFP Application or pay the full filing fee applicable to his cause of action, by May 15, 2026. Nguyen is further NOTIFIED that if he fails to comply with this Notice and Order, his case may be scheduled for dismissal pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b).2 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Notice
#11
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Hong Son Nguyen, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/12/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION/APPLICATION
#12
Apr 22, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Certified
#13
Apr 28, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#14
Apr 29, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#15
Apr 29, 2026
Order
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Order
#19
May 01, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#21
May 07, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#22
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#23
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#24
May 13, 2026
Intervene
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Intervene
#25
May 13, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
May 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#26
Jul 14, 2026
Notice of Change of Address
Main Document:
Notice of Change of Address
Parties
Nguyen
Party
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
Party