Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07097
(HC) Perez Cruz v. Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 30, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 171198.), filed by Alfonso Perez Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4372-DMS-DDL. Judge Dana M. Sabraw and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case.(ggv) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Petition
#2
Jul 30, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Expedited Consideration and to Shorten Time by Alfonso Perez Cruz. (ggv) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#3
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should not be Granted. Response due by 8/7/2026. Reply due by 8/12/2026. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 7/31/26.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jmo). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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ORDER
#4
Aug 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Jacob Tyler Metzger on behalf of Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Metzger, Jacob)Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Michael W. Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Pamela J. Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (axc1). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/02/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Aug 06, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Metzger, Jacob) (rxc). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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RETURN
#6
Aug 17, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 1 . Mail sent to Alfonso Perez Cruz. (jxg) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Mail
#7
Sep 01, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Metzger, Jacob)(jxg). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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RETURN
#8
Sep 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center re 7 Return to Petition for Writ of H/C (Metzger, Jacob) (jxg). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#9
Sep 03, 2026
Case transferred to District of Eastern District of California. Files transferred electronically to: *District of Eastern District of California*.*Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse, 501 I Street, Room 4-200**Sacramento, CA 95814*. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 09/03/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jxg) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Case
#10
Sep 03, 2026
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Jacob Metzger by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Metzger, Jacob) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#11
Sep 04, 2026
CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of California Southern; Case Number 3:26-cv-04372. (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#12
Sep 04, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#13
Sep 04, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Michael W. Blanche,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Pamela J. Bondi,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Todd M. Lyons,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Kristi Noem,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Paniagua, Carmen) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#14
Sep 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/4/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the "Petition") and Emergency Motion to Expedite Consideration, which the Court construes as a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO"). (ECF Nos. 1, 2 .) Due to the urgent nature of the requested relief, the Court intends to rule directly on the Petition with the understanding that the Court will also consider arguments made in support of the Motion for TRO. Respondents shall file a response to the Petition by September 9, 2026. Any opposition must include Petitioner's full Form I-213, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, and any other documents and portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the issues presented. Failure to timely respond will be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). The matter is not set for hearing at this time. Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction."). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Sep 04, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 04, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 14 Minute Order served on Alfonso Perez Cruz. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Sep 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Immigration New Case Documents served on Alfonso Perez Cruz. (Deputy Clerk OFR)
#16
Sep 15, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Sep 15, 2026
Service by Mail
#18
Sep 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
Sep 16, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 16, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Parties
(HC) Perez Cruz
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Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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