Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00707
Wong v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: June 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
Active
Last Activity:
October 06, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Helio Farinas Wong. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 29, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION to Prevent Transfer or Deportation Pending Resolution of Habeas Corpus Petition( Motion Docket Date 7/20/2026.) by Helio Farinas Wong, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency AND Miscellaneous Relief
#3
Jun 29, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#6
Jun 29, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 29, 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. (hms1)
Jun 29, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Jul 06, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#8
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER TO PAY COURT FEE OR FILE IFP. Petitioner Helio F.W. is ordered to pay the filing fee of $5.00 for habeas corpus actions OR file an application to proceed in forma pauperis, without prepayment of fees, by no later than September 21, 2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Aug 31, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines
Aug 31, 2026
***Set/Reset Deadlines: Submission Date 9/21/2026 (dlr1)
#10
Sep 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 9 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Sep 09, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 8 Order,, receipt number 100001882, filed. (edg1)
Sep 09, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#11
Sep 10, 2026
Order to Show Cause Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2243 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are Ordered to show cause by no later than 09/30/2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 9/30/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#14
Sep 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 13 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
Certified
#15
Sep 30, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
Sep 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
#16
Oct 05, 2026
MOTION to Transfer Case by Helio Farinas Wong, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/26/2026. (edg1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/5/2026: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Unredacted attachment) (edg1). (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document:
Transfer Case
#17
Oct 06, 2026
Transfer Case (to a different court)
Main Document:
Transfer Case (to a different court)
Parties
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
Party
Wong
Party