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Filed: September 03, 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:
October 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36762703) filed by Jonathan Daniel Martinez Garza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit IJ Bond Denial Order, # 3 Exhibit I213, # 4 Exhibit) (Pena, Jay) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 03, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Exhibits by Jonathan Daniel Martinez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/24/2026. (Pena, Jay) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Sep 03, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS re: 2 MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Exhibits by Jonathan Daniel Martinez Garza, filed. (Pena, Jay) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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SEALED
#4
Sep 03, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Clerk's
Sep 04, 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. (jrl1)
#5
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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ORDER
#6
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE OURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 2243. To facilitate the progress of this petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than September 28, 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. Respondents are ORDERED to identify the statutory authority under which Petitioner is detained and to respond to the most recent petition filed in this case. 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 Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 9/28/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Show Cause
#8
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE AND WITHDRAWAL OF REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION by Jonathan Daniel Martinez Garza, filed. (Pena, Jay) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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Other Notice
#9
Oct 02, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#10
Oct 02, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Oct 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#11
Oct 05, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Case
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Order AND ~Util - Terminate Case
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Martinez Garza
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VENEGAS, Facility Administrator, El Valle Detention Center
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