Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01064

Ponce Lopez v. Warden of Port Isabel: SPC

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Case Information

Filed: September 30, 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 07, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Yasmani Ponce Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F) (hms1) Modified on 10/1/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 30, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number 100001943) by Yasmani Ponce Lopez, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) Modified on 10/1/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Sep 30, 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) Modified on 10/1/2026 (hms1).
#3
Oct 01, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Oct 01, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Oct 01, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Oct 01, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001942, filed. (edg1)
#4
Oct 02, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Oct 02, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#6
Oct 06, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
Oct 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Parties

Ponce Lopez
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Warden of Port Isabel: SPC
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