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Case Information
Filed: June 30, 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 01, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36227009) filed by Osman Goni. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit with Declaration) (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jul 01, 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 21, 2026. Responses thereafter shall follow Local Rules 7.1 through 7.4 of the Southern District of Texas. See S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.1 - 7.4. If the Petitioner wishes to reply to the Government's response, he must do so within seven days of receiving the Government's response. The Clerk of Court isDIRECTEDto 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 7/21/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
#5
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jul 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. (jrl1)
Jul 01, 2026
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