Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-02981
Lujan Irastorza v. Bondi
Completed
Case Information
Filed: October 29, 2025
Assigned to:
Cathy Ann Bencivengo
Referred to:
Karen S. Crawford
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: November 06, 2025
Last Activity:
December 03, 2025
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 29, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Against Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, Sirce E. Owen, Christopher LaRose, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), (Filing fee $5.00, Fee Not Paid, IFP Filed.), filed by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice of Filing)The new case number is 3:25-cv-2981-CAB-KSC. Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo and Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford are assigned to the case.(ggv)(jrd) (Entered: 11/03/2025)
#2
Oct 29, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza. (ggv)(jrd) (Entered: 11/03/2025)
#3
Nov 06, 2025
ORDER Denying Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and Dismissing Case Without Prejudice [Doc. No. 2 ]. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 11/6/2025. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(anh) (Entered: 11/06/2025)
#4
Nov 07, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Appear pro bono by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza. (Portugal, Mario)Attorney Mario G. Portugal added to party Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza(pty:pet) (anh). (Entered: 11/07/2025)
Main Document:
Appear
#5
Nov 07, 2025
Emergency MOTION to Reopen Case by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Denial of Forma Pauperis Motion)(Portugal, Mario) (anh). (Entered: 11/07/2025)
#6
Nov 12, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Sheldon A. Smith on behalf of Pam Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem, Sirce E. Owen, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (Smith, Sheldon)Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Sirce E. Owen(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Rodney S. Scott(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)(pty:res) (anh). (Entered: 11/12/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Nov 13, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING FEES PAYMENT by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza re 5 Emergency MOTION to Reopen Case, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Portugal, Mario) (anh). (Entered: 11/13/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#8
Nov 17, 2025
ORDER Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Bono and Granting Emergency Motion to Reopen Case [Doc.Nos. 4, 5 ]. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 11/17/2025. (anh) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion to Reopen Case
#9
Nov 18, 2025
ORDER : (1) Setting Briefing Schedule on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Temporary Restraining Order; and (2) Setting Hearing. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 11/18/2025.(anh) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
Main Document:
Order Setting Briefing Schedule
#10
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Dimbleby on behalf of Pam Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem, Sirce E. Owen, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (Dimbleby, Erin)Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Sirce E. Owen(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Rodney S. Scott(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)(pty:res) (anh). (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#11
Nov 24, 2025
RETURN TO PETITION by Pam Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem, Sirce E. Owen, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Smith, Sheldon) (anh). (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Main Document:
Return to Petition
#12
Nov 24, 2025
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Pam Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem, Sirce E. Owen, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) re 11 Return to Petition (Smith, Sheldon) (anh). (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Main Document:
Certificate of Service
#13
Dec 01, 2025
TRAVERSE by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza, re 11 Return to Petition. (Portugal, Mario) (anh). (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document:
Traverse
#14
Dec 01, 2025
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jesus Estuardo Lujan Irastorza re 13 Traverse (Portugal, Mario) (anh). (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document:
Certificate of Service
#15
Dec 02, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Alyssa Sanderson on behalf of Pam Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem, Sirce E. Owen, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (Sanderson, Alyssa)Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Sirce E. Owen(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Rodney S. Scott(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)(pty:res) (anh). (Entered: 12/02/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#16
Dec 03, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo: Show Cause/Motion Hearing held on 12/3/2025. Petition denied for lack of jurisdiction. Court order to follow. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney Mario Portugal for petitioner). (Defendant Attorney Erin Dimbleby and Alyssa Sanderson, AUSAs). (no document attached) (lmh) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#17
Dec 03, 2025
ORDER Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [Doc. No. 1 ]. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 12/3/2025.(anh) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#18
Dec 03, 2025
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Court DENIES the Petition. This Court does not have jurisdiction over the issues raised. The Court DENIES Petitioners TRO as MOOT.(anh) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
Dec 03, 2025
Show Cause Hearing
Parties
Bondi
Party
Lujan Irastorza
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