Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00987

#1

Sep 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Alfredo Martinez-Sandoval. (Attachments: # 1 Dec of Reina I Reyes Cruz, # 2 Cert of Service, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Cover Letter) (bav1) M (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#2

Sep 09, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#4

Sep 09, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 1000018865, filed. (edg1)

Sep 09, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Sep 09, 2026

Filing Fee Received

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. (bav1)

#5

Sep 14, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#7

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is ORDERED that by no later than October 6, 2026, Petitioner Alfredo Martinez Sandoval and/or Reina Isable Reyes Cruz shall file a Statement with the Court showing cause why Reina Isable Reyes Cruz can serve as a next friend for Petitioner and represent Petitioner in this matter. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (Served electronically on USAO per MOU)Submission Date 10/6/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#11

Sep 17, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 9/14/2026 re: 3 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#12

Sep 21, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 9/18/2026 re: 9 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#13

Sep 21, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned as to Reina Isabel Reyes Cruz, executed on 9/18/2026 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#14

Sep 21, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 9/17/2026 re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#15

Sep 29, 2026

Statement