Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00395

#1

Apr 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Berenice Vazquez Garza. (egg7) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/8/2026: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 memorandum, # 3 Proposed Order) (egg7). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/8/2026: # 5 Exhibit) (egg7). (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#2

Apr 08, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (egg7) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#3

Apr 08, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#4

Apr 08, 2026

ORDER entered - It is ORDERED that by no later than April 22, 2026, Petitioner Berenice Vazquez Garza and/or Alejandro Ordaz shall file a Statement with the Court showing cause why Alejandro Ordaz can serve as a next friend for the Petitioner and represent Petitioner in this matter. Until a Statement is filed, the Court will not consider the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ). If no Statement is filed or if the Court determines that the Statement does not meet the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17, the Court may dismiss the case without prejudice.The Clerk of Court shall transmit a copy of this Order to the Petitioner at the place of her detention.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 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. (egg7) Modified on 4/9/2026 (jrl1).

Apr 08, 2026

Referral Judge Selected