Southern District of Texas • 1:25-cv-00333

Poor Dezeki v. DHS-ICE

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Case Information

Filed: December 16, 2025
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 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Dec 16, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Poorya Asad Poor Dezeki. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Attachment, # 2 Restricted Attachment) (edg1) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Dec 16, 2025
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma PauperisMotions referred to Karen Betancourt. by Poorya Asad Poor Dezeki, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/6/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Dec 16, 2025
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Dec 16, 2025
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Dec 16, 2025
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. (edg1)
Dec 16, 2025
Referral Judge Selected
#7
Dec 19, 2025
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#9
Dec 22, 2025
ORDER Requiring Government Response, entered. Responses due by 2/2/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document: Order
#12
Dec 23, 2025
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Jan 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 11 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Jan 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 12/24/25 re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Jan 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Nicholas Ganjei, executed on 12/26/2025 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Feb 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McDonough on behalf of DHS-ICE, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#17
Feb 02, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by DHS-ICE. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: Response
#18
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATESubmission Date 3/5/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Order
#20
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 19 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#21
Mar 05, 2026
SEALED DOCUMENT (A-FILE) by DHS-ICE, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Sealed Document (use only if no other applicable option available)
#22
Mar 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT by DHS-ICE, filed. (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#23
Mar 06, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to 22 Status Report by DHS-ICE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Supplement
#24
Mar 09, 2026
RESPONSE to 18 Order filed by Poorya Asad Poor Dezeki. (mp1) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Response
#25
May 18, 2026
ORDER to Provide Status Update - It is ORDERED that the Government shall provide an update on Petitioner's detention along with any available documentation relevant to that update. This update shall be provided no later than May 21, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition (Dkt. # 1 ) 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. (hms1) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document: Order
#28
May 21, 2026
STATUS REPORT by DHS-ICE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#29
Jun 05, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
Jun 18, 2026
Delivery Confirmation
#30
Jul 10, 2026
Notice of Change of Address
Main Document: Notice of Change of Address
#31
Aug 19, 2026
Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Report and Recommendations