Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04082
Escobar Meneces v. LaRose
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to:
Michael S. Berg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: July 30, 2026
Last Activity:
July 31, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Gregory Archambault, Todd Blanche, Christopher J. LaRose, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21394141.), filed by Frank Escobar Meneces. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit First NTA, # 3 Exhibit Second NTA, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4082-JES-MSB. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case. (Molina, Vanessa)(ddo) Modified to correct docket text on 7/16/2026 (anh). (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER: (1) Requiring a Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; (2) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (3) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction. Order to Show Cause Response due by 7/22/2026. Traverse due by 7/24/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 7/16/2026.(bdc) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#3
Jul 20, 2026
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document:
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Jul 20, 2026
PRO HAC APPROVED re 3 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Bonnie Smerdon appearing for Petitioner Frank Escobar Meneces. (no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 7/20/2026 (ajs). (Entered: 07/20/2026)
#5
Jul 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
Jul 20, 2026
Pro Hac Vice Approved - Clerk
#6
Jul 22, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#7
Jul 22, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document:
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#8
Jul 30, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#9
Jul 30, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
#10
Jul 31, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Escobar Meneces
Party
LaRose
Party