Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01972

Apr 27, 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 6/16/2026.]

#4

Apr 28, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#7

May 05, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#8

May 08, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 5/6/2026 re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#9

May 22, 2026

Notice and Order. The Clerk of Court is Directed to send Shang the proper IFP Application by certified mail. Shang is Notified that he must either submit an IFP application or pay the full filing fee applicable. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dar1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#11

Jun 01, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 5/28/2026 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#14

Jun 11, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001688, filed. (mp1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.]

#15

Jun 12, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#16

Jun 12, 2026

Case electronically transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00468. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. Modified text on 6/16/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#17

Jun 12, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Rutherford (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#18

Jun 12, 2026

Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kxm) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Interdistrict transfer to Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. Case transferred electronically, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/16/2026.]

Jun 16, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:17,18. Tue Jun 16 15:56:38 CDT 2026 (crt)

#19

Jun 22, 2026

Order Consolidating Cases

#20

Jun 26, 2026

Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer