Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00487
Abdi v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera 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
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Abdihamid Ibrahim Abdi. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Abdihamid Ibrahim Abdi, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document:
1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Apr 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Apr 30, 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. (dlr1)
Apr 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
May 01, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Abdi
Party
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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