Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04196

#1

Jul 22, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21420944.), filed by Hector Fabricio Cifuntes Caiza. (Attachments: # 1 Info Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit I-220A, # 3 Exhibit NTA)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4196-JO-JAC. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral are assigned to the case. (Monsalve, Alejandro)(ddo)(sjt). (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#2

Jul 22, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court adopts the Standard Procedures for Immigration Habeas Petitions from Chief Judge Order No. 144 with the following modifications: The government's return shall identify and address any individualized concerns regarding Petitioner's danger to the community or flight risk, including the factual basis for any such concerns. Petitioner's optional traverse shall be due within three days of the government's return. Further, the Court sets a hearing on the petition for August 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM. All parties may appear by videoconference for the hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing, which will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM the day before the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 7/22/2026. (mk) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#3

Jul 29, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#4

Jul 29, 2026

Response to Petition

#5

Jul 29, 2026

Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C

#6

Aug 05, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The government filed a non-opposition to the habeas petition and has deferred to the court regarding the appropriate habeas relief. Dkt. 4. For the reasons stated in the Ninth Circuit's decision in Rodriguez Vasquez v. Bostock, No. 25-6842, ---F.4th--- (9th Cir. July 30, 2026) and Esquivel Pacheco v. LaRose, 818 F. Supp. 3d 1168 (S.D. Cal. 2026), the Court GRANTS the habeas petition [Dkt. 1] and orders injunctive relief as set forth in Dkt. 7. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 8/5/2026. (mk) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#7

Aug 05, 2026

ORDER Granting Habeas Petition [Dkt. 1]. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 8/5/2026. (mk) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)