Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02436

#1

Mar 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ajay Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#2

Mar 05, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#3

Mar 05, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 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. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.]

Mar 05, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001476, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.]

#5

Mar 06, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#6

Mar 12, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted no later than April 27, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition 1 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. (sac1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#8

Mar 16, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Ajay Singh re: 4 Document(s) Sent, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#9

Mar 16, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Ajay Singh re: 3 Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection, filed. Updated address. Resent Document (rad6). [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#10

Apr 13, 2026

NOTICE of Change of Address by Ajay Singh, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#11

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#12

Apr 14, 2026

Case electronically transferred in from the Southern District of Texas-Brownsville Division; Case Number 1:26-cv-00267. (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#13

Apr 14, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Petitioner Ajay Signh. (bt) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#15

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE--Federal Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus no later than April 22, 2026. To the extent not provided by Petitioner, Respondents shall include relevant information and supporting documentation concerning Petitioners arrival, release (if any), and re-detention if applicable. This is to include, at a minimum, applicable dates and circumstances. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any possible or anticipated removal or transfer is IMMEDIATELY STAYED until further order from this Court. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (bt) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Apr 14, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 14, 2026

Interdistrict transfer to Western District of Texas, San Antonio. Case transferred electronically, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.]

Apr 14, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer (bt)

Apr 14, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Jason K. Pulliam. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (bt)

Apr 14, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#14

Apr 15, 2026

STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Pulliam. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Pulliam's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6) and demonstration of complete diversity. Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Jason Pulliam. (r013) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#16

Apr 16, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

#17

Apr 22, 2026

Response

#18

Apr 24, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

#19

May 27, 2026

Response