Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05378

Mercado-Arechiga v. LaRose

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Case Information

Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to: James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to: Daniel E. Butcher
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: October 14, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 18, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21651060.), filed by Erick Mercado-Arechiga. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5378-AGS-DDL. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Perez, Eduardo)(ddo) (sjt). (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 18, 2026
ORDER (AGS): For this immigration habeas petition, the Court adopts the Standard Procedures from Chief Judge Order No. 144. The Court sets oral argument for October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/18/2026.(no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Sep 18, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Sep 21, 2026
Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response by Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Dimbleby, Erin) (mef). (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File
#4
Sep 22, 2026
ORDER (AGS): Respondents' request for a one-week extension (ECF 3 ) is granted. Respondents' answer is due October 2, 2026. Petitioner's traverse is now due October 9, 2026. The October 19, 2026 hearing date is not altered by this order. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/22/2026. (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Sep 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#5
Oct 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Damon Wallace on behalf of Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Wallace, Michael)Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res)(mef). (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Oct 02, 2026
NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin of case(s) 26-CV-0683 JES-DEB. (Wallace, Michael) (mef). (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Related Case
#7
Oct 02, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-15, # 2 Exhibit 16-19, # 3 Declaration)(Wallace, Michael) (mef). (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#8
Oct 05, 2026
MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. District Judge Andrew G. Schopler, Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are no longer assigned. Case reassigned to District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher for all further proceedings. Pending hearings previously set before the original Judge have been transferred to the newly assigned Judge. The new case number is 26-cv-5378-JES-DEB.(no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Oct 05, 2026
Order of Judge Transfer
Oct 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: On the Court's own motion, the motion hearing set for 10/19/2026 at 10:00 a.m. is VACATED. (no document attached) (tww)
Oct 14, 2026
~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings