Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-01090

#1

Oct 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Nerio Jose Urdaneta Ocando. (dar1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#2

Oct 08, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Nerio Jose Urdaneta Ocando, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/29/2026. (dar1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#3

Oct 08, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Nerio Jose Urdaneta Ocando, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/29/2026. (dar1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#4

Oct 08, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#5

Oct 08, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#6

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#8

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 2243. The Court GRANTS Petitioners Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Dkt. No. 2 ). 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 October 28, 2026. 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. If Petitioner proceeds pro se, Respondents are ORDERED to send their response to this order, as well as any and all later filings, to Petitioner via certified mail, return receipt requested. 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 10/28/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#10

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER entered. The Court DENIES Petitioner's "Motion for Appointment of Counsel" (Dkt. No. 3 ). (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Oct 08, 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. (dar1)

#11

Oct 09, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 10/30/2026. (Tucker, Yasmine) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#12

Oct 09, 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. (bav1) (Entered: 10/09/2026)