Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00488

Ukaegbu v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 30, 2026
Assigned to: Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to: Ignacio Torteya III
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
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Ukandu Henry Ukaegbu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Apr 30, 2026
APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Ukandu Henry Ukaegbu, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Ukandu Henry Ukaegbu, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Appointment
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
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)
Habeas RECAP PACER
Apr 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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)
Apr 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
May 01, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Habeas RECAP PACER
#9
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER
#10
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Habeas RECAP PACER

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Ukaegbu
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Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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