Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00865
Bain v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 07, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera 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 07, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Richard Bain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2.1, # 4 Exhibit 2.2, # 5 Exhibit 2.3, # 6 Exhibit 2.4, # 7 Exhibit 3, # 8 Exhibit 4, # 9 Exhibit 5.1, # 10 Exhibit 5.2, # 11 Exhibit 6.1, # 12 Exhibit 6.2, # 13 Exhibit 7) (hms1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 07, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Richard Bain, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 8/28/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 07, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Aug 07, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 07, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 07, 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)
#6
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#7
Aug 11, 2026
*THIS ENTRY WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED AND HAS BEEN RE-DOCKETED AS DOCUMENT 8 .** ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than August 31, 2026. The Clerk of Court isDIRECTEDto deliver copies of the most recent petition 1 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. (dlr1) Modified on 8/11/2026 (dlr1). (Entered: 08/11/2026)
#8
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than August 31, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition 1 and this Order 8 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. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 11, 2026
Order
Aug 11, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 11, 2026
CONTINUATION OF DOCKET ENTRY # 8 FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES - ORDER Show Cause Response due by 8/31/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1)
#12
Aug 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Aug 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Aug 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned