Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00387

#1

Apr 07, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#2

Apr 07, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/28/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#3

Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#4

Apr 07, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Apr 07, 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)

#6

Apr 10, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#8

Apr 13, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2243 and Requiring Government Response The Motion for IFP (Dkt. No. 2 ) is GRANTED and Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than May 4, 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 to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#11

Apr 13, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#12

Apr 22, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#13

Apr 22, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#14

May 04, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/26/2026. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#15

May 04, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

May 04, 2026

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

#16

May 13, 2026

MOTION to Reconsider by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 6/3/2026. (jrl1) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#17

Jul 10, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Information and Status Update by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (mp1) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#18

Jul 17, 2026

ORDER granting 14 Motion to Intervene. The Court Orders that the United States of America shall be included as a Respondent in this matter.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#20

Jul 27, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 19 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#21

Jul 28, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 15 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Objections to R&R due by 8/11/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#23

Aug 04, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 22 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#24

Aug 06, 2026

NOTICE by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement) (edg1) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#25

Aug 07, 2026

Petitioner's MOTION for Extension of Time to file objections to the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 8/28/2026. (sac1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#26

Aug 12, 2026

Notice of Change of Address