Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00447

#1

Apr 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Siavash Jafari. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (amp4) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#2

Apr 15, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Siavash Jafari, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/6/2026. (amp4) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#3

Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (amp4) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#4

Apr 16, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (amp4)

#5

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to the SDTX, Brownsville Division (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Case transferred in from Houston Division on 04/21/2026 ; Case Number 4:26-cv-3043. Case assigned to Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. (jm4)

#6

Apr 22, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (jm4)

Apr 22, 2026

Intradistrict Transfer to the Brownsville Division, filed. (jm4)

#8

Apr 24, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and Requiring Government Response. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than May 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

CONTINUATION OF DOCKET ENTRY # 8 FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES - ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and Requiring Government Response. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than May 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (sac1)

#11

Apr 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#12

May 05, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Siavash Jafari, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/26/2026. (dar1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/5/2026: # 1 Restricted Attachment) (dar1). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#13

May 05, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#14

May 07, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint

#16

May 12, 2026

Appointment

#17

May 13, 2026

Summary Judgment

May 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#18

May 18, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#19

May 18, 2026

Memorandum

#20

May 26, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint