Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-02862

#1

May 06, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Patrick Divver, Christopher J. Larose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 169184.), filed by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Envelope)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2862-JO-MSB. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case. (Trejo Blanco, Kevin)(jxg) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#2

May 11, 2026

ORDER Transferring Case to Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 5/11/2026. (mk) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#3

May 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Danielle Lynn Brown on behalf of Patrick Divver, Christopher J. Larose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Brown, Danielle)Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Christopher J. Larose(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#4

May 12, 2026

ORDER (AGS): For this immigration habeas petition, the Court adopts the Standard Procedures from Chief Judge Order No. 144. So, respondents' answer is due May 19, 2026, and petitioner's reply is due May 26, 2026. The Court sets oral argument for June 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Respondents' counsel is responsible for coordinating petitioner's in-person participation. And in its answer, respondents' counsel must notify the Court as to whether petitioner will require an interpreter at the hearing and, if so, which language. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 5/12/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (no document attached) (emp) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

May 12, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

#5

May 19, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Patrick Divver, Christopher J. Larose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Brown, Danielle) (sjt). (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#6

May 26, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The Court provisionally appoints Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., to initially determine if petitioner qualifies for representation by that organization for this habeas petition. The Clerk is directed to immediately forward a copy of this order to Federal Defenders at CAS_2241@fd.org. By June 5, 2026, Federal Defenders must submit a notice to the Court detailing whether it will accept the appointment. If it accepts appointment and files an amended petition, the Court adopts the Standard Procedures from Chief Judge Order No. 144 for that amended petition. The June 8, 2026 hearing is vacated. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 5/26/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (no document attached) (emp) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#8

May 26, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (mef) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

May 26, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings

#7

May 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Kevin Trejo Blanco (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Kevin Trejo Blanco(pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#9

Jun 05, 2026

MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Attachments: # 1 Chief Judge Order 134-A, # 2 Letter of provisional appointment)(Barr, Paul)Attorney Paul Allen Barr added to party Kevin Trejo Blanco(pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#10

Jun 05, 2026

NOTICE in response to the Court's May 26 order by Kevin Trejo Blanco re 6 Order,,,, Terminate Hearings,,, (Barr, Paul) (mef). (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#11

Jun 19, 2026

MOTION to Continue Briefing Schedule by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Barr, Paul)(mef). (Entered: 06/19/2026)

#12

Jun 23, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The motion to substitute counsel (ECF 9 ) and motion to continue briefing schedule (ECF 11 ) are granted. Petitioner's deadline is continued to June 29, 2026, the government's response is due July 6, 2026, and petitioner's reply is due July 13, 2026. The motion to appoint counsel (ECF 8 ) is denied as moot. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 6/23/2026. (no document attached) (emp) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 23, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Continue AND Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney

#13

Jun 29, 2026

AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Patrick Divver, Christopher J. Larose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Barr, Paul) (mef). (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#14

Jul 06, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Patrick Divver, Christopher J. Larose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Brown, Danielle)(mef). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#15

Jul 13, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Barr, Paul) (mef). (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#16

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The unopposed request for additional time to file a reply (ECF 15 ) is granted. Any reply is due July 27, 2026, and the Court sets a hearing on the petition for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 7/14/2026. (no document attached) (emp) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#17

Jul 27, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Barr, Paul) (mef). (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#18

Jul 28, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The unopposed motion to extend the reply deadline (ECF 17 ) is granted. Petitioner's reply is due August 3, 2026. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 7/28/2026. (no document attached) (emp) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#19

Aug 03, 2026

TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of H/C by Kevin Trejo Blanco filed by Kevin Trejo Blanco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Barr, Paul) (mef). (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#20

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER (AGS): Before Monday's hearing, counsel must review the attached transcript of a hearing in which the Court dealt with similar legal issues as those raised in this case. At oral argument, the parties should be prepared to address the Court's prior analysis. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/06/2026.(mxa) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#21

Aug 10, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On August 10, 2026, the Court held a hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, the amended petition (ECF 13 ) is denied. The Clerk must issue a judgment and close this case. (Court Reporter/ECR Leslie Takeda). (Plaintiff Attorney Paul A. Barr). (Defendant Attorney Danielle L. Brown). (no document attached) (lrc) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#22

Aug 10, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: On August 10, 2026, the Court held a hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, the amended petition (ECF 13) is denied. The case is hereby closed. (mef) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Writ Hearing