Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00459

#1

Apr 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35679391) filed by Ismaray Paz Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Waterhouse, Amanda) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#2

Apr 24, 2026

Additional EXHIBITS re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ismaray Paz Torres. Attached documents may be viewed in the Office of the Clerk., filed. (Waterhouse, Amanda) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#3

Apr 24, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons as to Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Matthew R. Ochoa, WARDEN of El Valle Detention Center, US Attorney, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation, # 2 Continuation, # 3 Continuation, # 4 Continuation, # 5 Continuation) (Waterhouse, Amanda) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#4

Apr 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#5

Apr 27, 2026

Summons Issued as to 1.) Todd Blanche, 2.) Todd Lyons, 3.) Markwayne Mullin, 4.) Matthew R. Ochoa, 5.) Warden, El Valle Detention Facility, 6.) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 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

Apr 29, 2026

Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

#7

May 18, 2026

Show Cause