Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00797

#1

Jul 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Franklin Jose Alvarado Labarca. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#2

Jul 23, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#3

Jul 23, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 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. (hms1)

Jul 23, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#5

Jul 27, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#7

Jul 31, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 4 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#8

Aug 03, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#9

Aug 03, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Franklin Jose Alvarado Labarca re: 3 Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection, filed. (kcc2) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#10

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER. Petitioner Franklin A. L. is ORDERED to pay the filing fee2 of $5.00 for habeas corpus actions OR file an application to proceed in forma pauperis, without prepayment of fees, by no later than August 18, 2026. The Clerk of Court is further DIRECTED to send Petitioner Franklin A. L. a copy of the AO 240 Form.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#12

Aug 12, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

Aug 17, 2026

Filing Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 19478, filed. (bav1)

Aug 18, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#13

Aug 19, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Franklin Jose Alvarado Labarca, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/9/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#14

Aug 19, 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 why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than September 8, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (See Dkt. No. 1) 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 9/8/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amanda Lee Gould on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Gould, Amanda)

Aug 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#17

Aug 26, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 16 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#18

Sep 08, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief AND Stay AND Summary Judgment

#19

Sep 28, 2026

Response to Motion