Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05401
Kemsley Casseus v. LaRose
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Case Information
Filed: September 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Cynthia Ann Bashant
Referred to:
Michelle M. Pettit
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: October 16, 2026
Last Activity:
October 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 20, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number BCASDC-21656801.), filed by Renatho Kemsley Casseus. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5401-BAS-MMP. Judge Cynthia Bashant and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Saint-Jean, Wismick)(ddo) (anh). (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: The Court adopts the Standard Procedures for this Immigration Habeas Petition from Chief Judge Order No. 144, which is available on the court's website. Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 9/21/2026. (BAS) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Sep 21, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)
#3
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Michael David Stinnett-Kassoff on behalf of Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Stinnett-Kassoff, Michael)Attorney Michael David Stinnett-Kassoff added to party Gregory J. Archambeault(pty:res), Attorney Michael David Stinnett-Kassoff added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Michael David Stinnett-Kassoff added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Michael David Stinnett-Kassoff added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Michael David Stinnett-Kassoff added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res) (mjw). (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 28, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Stinnett-Kassoff, Michael) (mjw). (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#5
Oct 08, 2026
ORDER Setting Hearing on Petition. Hearing set for 10/16/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 12B before Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant. Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 10/08/2026.(mjw) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
Order Setting Briefing Schedule
#6
Oct 16, 2026
TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of H/C by Renatho Kemsley Casseus filed by Renatho Kemsley Casseus. (Saint-Jean, Wismick) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document:
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#7
Oct 16, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant: Motion Hearing held on 10/16/2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court grants the petition. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter/ECR Anne Roldan). (Plaintiff Attorney Wismick Saint-Jean). (Defendant Attorney Erin Dimbleby). (no document attached) (lrf) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
#8
Oct 16, 2026
ORDER Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). Signed by Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant on 10/16/2026.(mjw) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
#9
Oct 16, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment is Petitioner Renatho Kemsley Casseus (A# 244-049-012) is ordered released forthwith on the same terms and conditions on which he was originally released in May 2023.(mjw) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
Oct 16, 2026
Writ Hearing
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