Western District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01255

#1

Mar 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35272700) filed by Karim Metawala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Martinez, Alejandra) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#2

Mar 09, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#3

Mar 10, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Mar 10, 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. (sac1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.]

#4

Mar 12, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 2243 AND REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE. To facilitate the progress of this petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than April 1, 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. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 4/1/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#5

Apr 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#6

Apr 01, 2026

Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time To File Response by Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (McDonough, Alexander) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#7

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time Responses due by 4/8/2026..(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#8

Apr 08, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 4/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#9

Apr 16, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#10

Apr 27, 2026

ADVISORY by Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#11

Apr 28, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Karim Metawala. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Martinez, Alejandra) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#12

Apr 30, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING VENUE to Western District of Texas, El Paso Division (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Apr 30, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Apr 30, 2026

Interdistrict transfer to Western District of Texas, El Paso Division. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 4/30/2026, filed. (hms1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/1/2026.]

#13

May 01, 2026

Case electronically transferred in from the Southern District of Texas-Brownsville Division; Case Number 1:26-cv-00275. (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#14

May 01, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE & PREVENT PETITIONERS REMOVAL FROM DISTRICT AND UNITED STATES as to Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, Warden of Port Isabel Service Detention Center. Show Cause Response due by 5/6/2026,. Signed by Judge David Briones. (mv) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 01, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Torres (mv)

May 01, 2026

To be Referred to EP Mag Judge

May 01, 2026

Case assigned to Judge David Briones. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (mv)

#15

May 06, 2026

Response

#16

May 06, 2026

Attachment

#17

May 07, 2026

Order

#18

May 07, 2026

Order

#19

May 12, 2026

Status Report