Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00873
Tsegay v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 11, 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 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mchgreteab Tsegay. (hms1) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 11, 2026
APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Mchgreteab Tsegay, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/1/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 11, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Aug 11, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Aug 11, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 11, 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 11, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001817, filed. (edg1)
Aug 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#8
Aug 12, 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 1, 2026. 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.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
#11
Aug 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Aug 18, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Tsegay
Party
Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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