Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00862
Edward v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 06, 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:
August 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Corri Nelson Edward. (hms1) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 06, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Aug 06, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 06, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001806, filed. (edg1)
Aug 06, 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)
Aug 06, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 06, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#4
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#6
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, 1 (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than August 18, 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. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to 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. Show Cause Response due by 8/18/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
#8
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Respondents are ORDERED to provide timely status updates concerning any administrative review of Petitioners detention as relevant updates occur. In addition, Respondents shall file a status update summarizing these administrative developments by August 25, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to 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.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
#13
Aug 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Aug 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Aug 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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#16
Aug 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Edward
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Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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