Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00674

#1

Jun 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Phong Thanh Truong. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (jrl1) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#2

Jun 15, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#4

Jun 15, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#5

Jun 15, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Jun 15, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jun 15, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jun 15, 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. (jrl1)

Jun 15, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001694, filed. (mp1)

#6

Jun 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. 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 July 6, 2026. Respondents are ordered to respond to the most recent petition filed in this case. The Court advises all parties to provide timely updates to this Court of any immigration proceedings. 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 7/6/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#7

Jun 16, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by July 15, 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.) Status Report due by 7/15/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

Jun 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#11

Jun 23, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#12

Jun 24, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#13

Jul 06, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 7/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#14

Jul 06, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 7/27/2026. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#15

Jul 07, 2026

Supplement