Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03135
Sanchez Alba v. LaRose
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Case Information
Filed: November 13, 2025
Assigned to:
Andrew G. Schopler
Referred to:
Daniel E. Butcher
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
January 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Nov 13, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Against Christopher J. LaRose, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Patrick Divver, (Filing fee $5.00 receipt number ACASDC-20481211.), filed by Edgar Josue Sanchez Alba. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3135-AGS-DEB. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher are assigned to the case. (Baker, William)(axc1)(jrd) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
#2
Nov 14, 2025
ORDER Requiring Response. Respondent Must Answer the Petition by 12/03/2025. Any Reply by Petitioner Must be Filed by 12/12/2025. The Court Will Hold Oral Arguments on the Petition on 01/08/2026 at 02:00 PM before District Judge Andrew Schopler. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/14/2025.(mef) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
#3
Dec 03, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Merritt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem (Merritt, Thomas)Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Pamela Bondi (pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Dec 03, 2025
RETURN TO PETITION by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Appearance)(Merritt, Thomas) (mef). (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#5
Dec 10, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance as co-counsel by Erin Dimbleby on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem (Dimbleby, Erin)Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 12/10/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Dec 12, 2025
TRAVERSE by Edgar Josue Sanchez Alba, re 4 Return to Petition filed by Edgar Josue Sanchez Alba. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Baker, William) (mef). (Entered: 12/12/2025)
#7
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER (AGS): For the reasons discussed on the record, the parties are to provide a status update by January 14, 2026. The Court will hold an additional hearing on January 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (Court Reporter/ECR James Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney William J. Baker). (Defendant Attorney Erin Dimbleby). (no document attached) (lrc) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Jan 08, 2026
Writ Hearing AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#8
Jan 12, 2026
Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem. (Dimbleby, Erin)(mef). (Entered: 01/12/2026)
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Dismiss
#9
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The joint motion to dismiss (ECF 8 ) is GRANTED. Because petitioner was released from custody, the habeas petition (ECF 1 ) is denied as moot. All pending deadlines and hearings before the Court are vacated. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 1/12/2026. (no document attached) (jxg3) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Jan 12, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
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