Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04297

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Jul 27, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Christopher J. LaRose, Daren Margolin, Jamison Matuszewski, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21438055.), filed by Cesar Jose Montenegro-Velasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4297-JO-DEB. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher are assigned to the case. (Smallcomb, Deron)(dde) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 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 07/28/2026. (rh) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE of Errata and Supplemental Exhibit by Cesar Jose Montenegro-Velasquez re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DHS Records of Petitioner's August 2022 Apprehension and Parole and USCIS Memorandum Regarding Form I-589)(Smallcomb, Deron) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

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

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Jul 29, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 04, 2026

Response to Petition

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Aug 04, 2026

Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C

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Aug 05, 2026

Order

Aug 05, 2026

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