Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00935
Yvens v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Jose Rolando Olvera Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Injunctive Relief (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Dieubon Marc Yvens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A1-A3, # 2 Exhibit B1-B2, # 3 Exhibit C1-C2, # 4 Exhibit D1-D3, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F1-F2, # 7 Exhibit G1-G5, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K1-K2) (hms1) Modified on 8/24/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 24, 2026
Affidavit in Support of IFP by Dieubon Marc Yvens, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 9/14/2026. (hms1) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Aug 24, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 24, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III 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 26, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Aug 31, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 8/28/2026 re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Sep 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 8/31/2026 re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#10
Sep 09, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The clerk of court is directed to waive any filing fees or service fees.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#11
Sep 09, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Government is ordered to file a response to Marc Yvens's 2241 petition on or before September 23, 2026. Marc Yvens and the Government are directed to inform the Court as to who is the warden of El Valle. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#14
Sep 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 9/14/2026 re: 13 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
Certified
#15
Sep 23, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 10/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#16
Sep 23, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS re: 15 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Sealed Exhibits
#17
Sep 23, 2026
MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 10/14/2026. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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Intervene
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
Sep 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#18
Oct 02, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Parties
Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Yvens
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