Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04061
Lopez-Mendoza v. Mullin
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Case Information
Filed: July 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Todd Wallace Robinson
Referred to:
Michael S. Berg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 15, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Daniel Lopez-Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4061-BJC-JLB. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt are assigned to the case. (Lopez, Zandra)(gsw) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
Notice of Related Case
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Notice of Related Case
#3
Jul 17, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Jul 17, 2026
Order of Judge Transfer
#5
Jul 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER Requiring Response to Petition. On July 17, 2026, Respondents filed notice of their intention to execute Petitioner's removal on or before July 24, 2026. (See ECF No. 3 .) Having received no further update, the Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to the 1 Petition on or before July 31, 2026. (no document attached) (sxd) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Jul 27, 2026
Order
#6
Jul 31, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION by Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha. (Dimbleby, Erin) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Response to Petition
#7
Jul 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER Granting Petition. In their 6 Return, Respondents "acknowledge that Petitioner is entitled to be released from custody subject to conditions of supervision." (See ECF No. 6 at 1.) The Court therefore ORDERS Respondents to release Petitioner from detention on conditions ICE deems appropriate pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3) and 8 C.F.R. § 241.13(h)(1). (no document attached) (sxd) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Jul 31, 2026
Order
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