Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00560

Fonts Portal v. Warden, El Valle Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: May 18, 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 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Julio Antonio Fonts Portal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (dlr1) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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#2
May 18, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Julio Antonio Fonts Portal, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 6/8/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
May 18, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of of Counsel by Julio Antonio Fonts Portal, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 6/8/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Appointment
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
May 18, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Habeas RECAP PACER
May 18, 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)
#6
May 19, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
May 19, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
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May 19, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#9
May 20, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
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Fonts Portal
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Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
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