Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-03698

Cortez Morales v. Brightman

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Case Information

Filed: June 24, 2026
Assigned to: Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to: Michelle M. Pettit
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: August 04, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 24, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Daniel Brightman, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Christopher J. LaRose, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21311379.), filed by Diana Berenice Cortez Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-3698-BJC-MMP. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Hernandez, Victor)(tac) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 25, 2026
Order Setting Briefing Schedule - Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Order Setting Briefing Schedule - Habeas Corpus
#3
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jul 02, 2026
Response to Petition
Main Document: Response to Petition
#6
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Diana Berenice Cortez Morale. On June 24, 2026, Petitioner, a citizen of Mexico, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. ECF No. 1. Respondents do not oppose the petition and defer to the Court on the appropriate relief. ECF No. 5 at 2. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner under the previously determined conditions. Respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Petitioner without complying with due process. The Clerk of Court shall close this matter. (no document attached) (tv) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
#7
Aug 04, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: The petition is GRANTED. The case is hereby closed.(axc1) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
Aug 04, 2026
Order

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Brightman
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Cortez Morales
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