Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03474

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Dec 08, 2025

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20562474.), filed by Alfonso Rangel Velazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3474-AGS-DEB. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher are assigned to the case. (Nagele, Robin)(anh) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

#2

Dec 10, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance as Lead Counsel by Alyssa Sanderson on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Sanderson, Alyssa)Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Daniel A. Brightman(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Christopher J. Larose(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Alyssa Sanderson added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#3

Dec 10, 2025

ORDER Requiring Response. Respondents Must Answer the Petition by 12/17/2025. Any Reply by Petitioner Must be Filed by 12/24/2025. Oral Argument Hearing set for 1/8/2026 at 03:00 PM before District Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/10/2025.(mef) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#4

Dec 12, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance as co-counsel by Erin Dimbleby on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Dimbleby, Erin)Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Daniel A. Brightman(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Christopher J. Larose(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 12/12/2025)

#5

Dec 17, 2025

RETURN TO PETITION by Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Sanderson, Alyssa)(mef). (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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Dec 20, 2025

TRAVERSE by Alfonso Rangel Velazquez. (Nagele, Robin) (sjt). (Entered: 12/20/2025)

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Dec 22, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Sanderson, Alyssa) (sjt). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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Dec 22, 2025

RESPONSE re 7 Supplemental Briefing filed by Alfonso Rangel Velazquez. (Nagele, Robin) (sjt). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

#9

Dec 23, 2025

ORDER (AGS): Due to the Court's schedule, the habeas hearing is reset to January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/23/2025. (no document attached) (jxg3) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec 23, 2025

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

#10

Jan 07, 2026

ORDER (AGS): On January 7, 2026, the Court held a hearing. As discussed on the record, respondents' supplemental briefing is due January 12, 2026. The Court will hold another hearing on January 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 1/7/2026. (no document attached) (jxg3) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan 07, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

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Jan 12, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sanderson, Alyssa) (mef). (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#12

Jan 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (AGS): On January 14, 2026, the Court held a hearing. Order attached. (Court Reporter/ECR James Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney Robin M. Nagele). (Defendant Attorney Alyssa Sanderson). (lrc) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#13

Feb 05, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: For the reasons stated on the record at the January 14, 2026 hearing, petitioner Alfonso Rangel Velazquezs petition for a writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. The case is hereby closed.(mef). (Entered: 02/05/2026)