Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00773

#1

Jul 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Arafat Chowdhury. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (sew4) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#2

Jul 13, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Arafat Chowdhury, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/3/2026. (sew4) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#3

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (sew4) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#4

Jul 14, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (sew4)

#5

Jul 17, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to the Brownsville Division (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 17, 2026

Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer

Jul 17, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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. (jm4)

Jul 17, 2026

Intradistrict Transfer to the Brownsville Division, filed. (jm4)

Jul 17, 2026

Case transferred in from Houston Division Division on 07/17/2026 ; Case Number 4:26-cv-5565. Case assigned to Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. (jm4)

Jul 17, 2026

Case Transferred Out - Divisional Transfer

#6

Jul 20, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#7

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Arafat Chowdhury, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (sdm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#8

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Arafat Chowdhury, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (sdm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#9

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#10

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER denying as moot 7 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#11

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER denying 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#14

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). The Government is ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners § 2241 Petition [Dkt. No. 1] on or before July 31, 2026. If Petitioner wishes to file a reply to the Governments response, he must do so within 7 days of receiving the Governments response. Response due by 7/31/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#17

Jul 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#18

Jul 30, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned

#19

Jul 30, 2026

Dismiss

#20

Jul 31, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned