Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04223
Sanchez Vargas v. Casey
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Case Information
Filed: July 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Cathy Ann Bencivengo
Referred to:
Valerie E. Torres
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 23, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Jeremy Casey ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 171056.), filed by Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Letter, # 3 Federal Bond Request Cover Letter, # 4 Certificate of Service, # 5 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4223-CAB-VET. Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 23, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas. (ggv) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#3
Jul 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Attorney by Michael Damon Wallace on behalf of Jeremy Casey (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Wallace, Michael)Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Jeremy Casey(pty:res) (anh). (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Jul 28, 2026
ORDER Referring Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Consideration of Appointment of Counsel [Doc. No. 2 ]. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 7/29/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(anh) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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Order
#5
Aug 05, 2026
MOTION to Substitute Attorney Anthony E. Colombo, Jr. for Federal Defenders by Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Provisional Appointment)(Colombo, Anthony)Attorney Anthony Edward Colombo, Jr added to party Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas(pty:pet) (anh). (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Substitute Attorney
#6
Aug 06, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - ID and Tax Statement, # 2 Exhibit - Certificates)(ggv) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Supplemental Document
#7
Aug 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: The Court GRANTS the motion to substitute Anthony E. Colombo, Jr. as counsel of record for Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. [Doc. No. 5 ]. (anh) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
#8
Aug 12, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas. (Colombo, Anthony) (anh). (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#9
Aug 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: As Petitioner is now represented by counsel, the Court DENIES as MOOT the motion to appoint counsel. [Doc. No. 2 .] (anh) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#10
Aug 20, 2026
AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Jeremy Casey, filed by Jose Benedicto Sanchez Vargas. (Colombo, Anthony) (anh). (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#11
Aug 21, 2026
Minute Order of Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo: The Court adopts the Standard Procedures for this Immigration Habeas Petition from Chief Judge Order No. 144, which is available on the courts website.(no document attached) (mxa1) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Aug 21, 2026
Order
#12
Aug 27, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Jeremy Casey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Wallace, Michael) (anh). (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#13
Sep 11, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#14
Sep 11, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
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