Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-03656

Larreinaga Chavez v. Imperial Regional Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: June 22, 2026
Assigned to: Cynthia Ann Bashant
Referred to: Brian J. White
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: July 27, 2026
Last Activity: July 27, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jun 22, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Imperial Regional Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 170282.), filed by Roberto Larreinaga Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Letter, # 3 Exhibit - Character Letter, # 4 Exhibit - Identifications, # 5 Exhibit - Certificate, # 6 Exhibit -EOIR, # 7 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-3656-BAS-BJW. Judge Cynthia Bashant and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER Referring Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Consideration of Appointment of Counsel. Status Report due by 7/10/2026. Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 06/29/2026.(The Clerk of Court has served a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order on Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. via U.S. Mail Service.)(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(mjw) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Hunter V. Norton on behalf of Imperial Regional Detention Center (Norton, Hunter)Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Imperial Regional Detention Center(pty:res) (mjw). (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Roberto Larreinaga Chavez (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Roberto Larreinaga Chavez(pty:pet) (mjw). (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jul 02, 2026
MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Roberto Larreinaga Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Chief Judge Order 134-A, # 2 Exhibit Notice of Provisional Appointment)(Kington, Benjamin)Attorney Benjamin B. Kington added to party Roberto Larreinaga Chavez(pty:pet) (mjw). (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Substitute Attorney
#6
Jul 07, 2026
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
Main Document: Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
#7
Jul 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Jul 10, 2026
Amended Document (NOT Motion)
Main Document: Amended Document (NOT Motion)
#9
Jul 10, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#10
Jul 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: The Court adopts the Standard Procedures for this Amended Immigration Habeas Petition from Chief Judge Order No. 144, which is available on the court's website. Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 7/13/2026. (BAS) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Jul 13, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)
#11
Jul 20, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#12
Jul 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: CJA Attorney Benjamin B. Kington is relieved in light of the appearance of Attorney Lilia Rodriguez on behalf of Petitioner. Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 7/21/2026. (no document attached) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Jul 21, 2026
Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#13
Jul 27, 2026
ORDER Granting Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 8 ). Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 07/27/2026.(mjw) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Order
#14
Jul 27, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment is Accordingly, the Court issues the following writ:The Court ORDERS that Petitioner Roberto Larreinaga Chavez (A# 246-021-098) be released on the same terms and conditions as he was ordered released by the Office of Refugee Resettlement in October 2022.(mjw) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk

Parties

Imperial Regional Detention Center
Party
Larreinaga Chavez
Party