Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00611

Matamoro v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: June 01, 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: July 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Eduardo Lando Matamoro. (edg1) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 01, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Eduardo Lando Matamoro, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 6/22/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jun 01, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 01, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (edg1)
Jun 01, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#6
Jun 02, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Jun 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 6/8/2026 re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Jun 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 6/8/2026 re: 4 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Jun 16, 2026
Order re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than July 6, 2026. Responses due by 7/6/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document: Order
#13
Jun 24, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 12 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Jun 25, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#16
Jul 01, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Jul 06, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
Jul 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Parties

Matamoro
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Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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