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

Sapesatheepan v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 07, 2026
Assigned to: Jose Rolando Olvera 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: May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 07, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Theivanayagam Sapesatheepan. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#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)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Apr 07, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Apr 07, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Habeas RECAP PACER
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)
Apr 07, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Apr 10, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Apr 13, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
Apr 13, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#14
May 04, 2026
Intervene
Main Document: Intervene
Habeas RECAP PACER
#15
May 04, 2026
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Main Document: Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Habeas RECAP PACER
May 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#16
May 13, 2026
Reconsideration
Main Document: Reconsideration
Habeas RECAP PACER

Parties

Sapesatheepan
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Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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