Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00986
Kazadi v. Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 09, 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:
September 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Denis Kabangu Kazadi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 09, 2026
MOTION for Expedited Consideration by Denis Kabangu Kazadi, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 9/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite
#3
Sep 09, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Sep 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Sep 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Sep 09, 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)
Sep 09, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Sep 09, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001884, filed. (edg1)
#6
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#7
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 10/5/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#10
Sep 21, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 9/16/2026 re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#11
Sep 22, 2026
MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/13/2026. (Tucker, Yasmine) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
Intervene
#12
Sep 22, 2026
ORDER granting 11 Motion to Intervene. The Court ORDERS that the United States of America shall be included as a Respondent in this matter. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Intervene
#14
Sep 29, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Sep 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Kazadi
Party
Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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