Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00603
Rodriguez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: May 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez 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:
June 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35973996) filed by Esteban Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Proposed Summons) (Urizar, Mario) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 29, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 01, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jun 01, 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)
Jun 01, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Jun 04, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document:
Show Cause
#6
Jun 04, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#8
Jun 24, 2026
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Summary Judgment
Jun 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#9
Jun 25, 2026
Supplement
Main Document:
Supplement
Parties
Rodriguez
Party
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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