Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00466

#1

Apr 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ahmet Ishag Ahmed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#2

Apr 27, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Ahmet Ishag Ahmed, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/18/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#3

Apr 27, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ahmet Ishag Ahmed, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#4

Apr 27, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#5

Apr 27, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (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. (hms1)

#6

Apr 28, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#8

May 01, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IFP MOTION AND REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) ( Show Cause Response due by 5/22/2026) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#11

May 01, 2026

ORDER TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATES ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS - Respondents are ORDERED to provide timely status updates concerning any administrative review of Petitioner's detention as relevant updates occur. In addition, Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by June 5, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (Dkt. # 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. (hms1) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#14

May 05, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#15

May 08, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#16

May 08, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 13 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#17

May 22, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 6/12/2026. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#18

May 22, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 6/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

May 22, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#19

May 26, 2026

ORDER granting 17 Motion to Intervene. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (als1) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#21

Jun 05, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 20 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#22

Jun 05, 2026

STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#23

Jun 18, 2026

Document

#24

Jul 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance