Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-02257

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Apr 09, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Christopher LaRose ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 168495.), filed by Desmond Akuoh Ntangku. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Receipt, # 4 Envelope)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2257-LL-VET. Judge Linda Lopez and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case. Docket mailed to petitioner(tac) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Apr 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Linda Lopez is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to District Judge Andrew G. Schopler for all further proceedings. Pending hearings previously set before the original Judge have been transferred to the newly assigned Judge. The new case number is 26cv2257-AGS-VET.(no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Apr 15, 2026

Order of Judge Transfer

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Apr 16, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The Court will hear this matter on June 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 04/16/2026.(no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 16, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Apr 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Apr 16, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

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Apr 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 27, 2026

Extension of Time to File

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Apr 28, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension (ECF 11 ) is granted. Any amended petition is now due May 4, 2026. The respondents' return is now due May 9, 2026. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 04/28/2026. (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

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May 04, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT - Habeas Petition under 28 USC 2241 against Desmond Akuoh Ntangku, filed by Desmond Akuoh Ntangku. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear) (Doyle, Adam) (mef). (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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May 08, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 13, 2026

Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 15, 2026

Substitute Attorney

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May 18, 2026

ORDER (AGS): Petitioner's motion to substitute (ECF 16 ) is granted. The Federal Defenders and Attorney Zandra Lopez are terminated from the case. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 05/18/2026. (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney

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Jun 03, 2026

ORDER (AGS): Due to the Court's schedule, the hearing in this case is reset to June 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/03/2026.(no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Jun 09, 2026

ORDER (AGS): Due to an unexpected change in the Court's calendar, the hearing in this case is reset to June 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/09/2026.(no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

Jun 09, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Jun 11, 2026

Order

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Jun 11, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On June 11, 2026, the Court held a hearing. At the hearing, the Court adjudicated most of the parties' arguments but ordered additional briefing on the pretermit issue. Petitioner's supplemental brief is due June 18, 2026. Respondents' supplemental brief is due June 25, 2026. Both supplemental briefs are limited to ten pages. The Court will hold a hearing on that issue on June 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Court Reporter/ECR James Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney Adam F. Doyle). (Defendant Attorney Camille Savedra & Michael Wallace). (no document attached) (lrc) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Jun 18, 2026

Supplemental Briefing

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Jun 25, 2026

Supplemental Briefing

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Jun 29, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On June 29, 2026, the Court held a continued hearing on the amended habeas corpus petition. For the reasons set out on the record of both hearings, the amended petition (ECF 13 ) is denied. (Court Reporter/ECR James Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney Adam F. Doyle). (Defendant Attorney Camille Savedra & Michael Wallace). (no document attached) (lrc) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Jul 02, 2026

Judgment - Clerk