Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05465

Garcia Sequeira v. Otay Mesa Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: September 22, 2026
Assigned to: Jinsook Ohta
Referred to: Allison H. Goddard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 22, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 172458.), filed by Bismark Garcia Sequeira. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5465-JO-AHG. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard are assigned to the case.(bdc) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 23, 2026
Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court adopts the Standard Procedures for Immigration Habeas Petitions from Chief Judge Order No. 144 with the following modifications: The government's return shall identify and address any individualized concerns regarding Petitioner's danger to the community or flight risk, including the factual basis for any such concerns. Petitioner's optional traverse shall be due within three days of the government's return.Further, the Court sets a hearing on the petition for October 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM. All parties may appear by videoconference for the hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing, which will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM the day before the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 9/23/2026. (ta)(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(gsw) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Sep 23, 2026
Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Sep 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 28, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#6
Oct 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Oct 13, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)
#7
Oct 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Oct 19, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#9
Oct 22, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Oct 23, 2026
Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#11
Oct 28, 2026
Financial Affidavit - CJA 23
Main Document: Financial Affidavit - CJA 23
#12
Oct 28, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#13
Nov 02, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#15
Nov 05, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Nov 05, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)

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Garcia Sequeira
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Otay Mesa Detention Center
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