Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00427
Al Shannan v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez 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 08, 2026
Docket Entries
#1
Apr 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35617663) filed by Ghassan Al Shannan. (Attachments: # 1 Writ, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Proposed Order) (Dorris, Galina) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 17, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Clerk's
#3
Apr 20, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ghassan Al Shannan, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Proposed Order) (Dorris, Galina) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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MOTION
Apr 20, 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. (jrl1)
#6
May 08, 2026
Report and Recommendations
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Report and Recommendations