Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-02979

#1

Mar 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Rajpal Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#2

Mar 31, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#3

Mar 31, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#4

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001531, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.]

Mar 31, 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) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.]

#7

Apr 07, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#8

Apr 07, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#9

Apr 22, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Government is Ordered to file a response to Singh's 2241 Petition on or before May 6, 2026. Responses due by 5/6/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dar1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#12

Apr 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#13

May 06, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Masso, Nancy) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#14

May 06, 2026

SEALED EXHIBITS Govt Ex. 1 re: 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, filed. (Masso, Nancy) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#15

May 08, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Eastern District of New York. (Transfer of this case is stayed for 21 days pursuant to General Order 2024-02.) Out of Circuit Transfer Deadline set for 5/29/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#17

May 12, 2026

LETTER OF AGREEMENT re: Joint Agreement to Transfer under General Order 2024-2 of Case by Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, filed. (Masso, Nancy) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#18

May 18, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Rajpal Singh re: 12 Certified Mail Receipt Returned, filed. (egg7) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#19

May 19, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Rajpal Singh re: 9 Order,, filed. No updated address found (rad6) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#20

May 19, 2026

ORDER. ACCORDINGLY, the automatic stay of the transfer of the above-captioned matter under General Order 2024-2 is hereby LIFTED. FURTHER, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to TRANSFER Singhs § 2241 Petition [Dkt. No. 1 ] to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#21

May 19, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00362. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Interdistrict transfer to Eastern District of New York. Case transferred electronically, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/19/2026.]

May 19, 2026

ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer

May 19, 2026

The case of Singh v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, has been transferred from Southern District of Texas to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 26-cv-2979. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (SDM)

May 19, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

#22

May 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Shi on behalf of Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center (aty to be noticed) (Shi, Nathan) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#23

May 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#24

May 21, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#25

May 21, 2026

Show Cause

May 22, 2026

Order(Other)