Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04439

De Armas v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: August 03, 2026
Assigned to: Andrew G. Schopler
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 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 171263.), filed by Manuel De Armas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Envelope)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4439-AGS-VET. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case. (De Armas, Manuel)(jxg) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Manuel De Armas. (jxg) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Manuel De Armas. (jxg) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER Granting Motion for Appointed Counsel (ECF 3 ) and Setting Briefing Schedule. Federal Defenders Appointed for Manuel De Armas. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/04/2026. Copy of Order Emailed to: CAS_2241@fd.org. (mef) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#5
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Manuel De Armas (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Manuel De Armas(pty:pet) (bdc). (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Aug 07, 2026
MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Manuel De Armas. (Ezquerro, Maria)Attorney Maria Fernanda Ezquerro added to party Manuel De Armas(pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Substitute Attorney
#7
Aug 10, 2026
ORDER (AGS): Petitioner's motion to substitute (ECF 6 ) is granted. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/10/2026. (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Aug 10, 2026
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
#8
Aug 18, 2026
AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed by Manuel De Armas. (Ezquerro, Maria) (mef). (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#9
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The Court will hold a hearing on petitioner's amended habeas petition on September 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/19/2026.(no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Aug 19, 2026
~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#10
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Michael Damon Wallace on behalf of Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Wallace, Michael)Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res)(mef). (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#11
Aug 25, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Wallace, Michael) (mef). (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#12
Sep 01, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Sep 10, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings