Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05651

#1

Oct 01, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Christopher J. LaRose ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 172656.), filed by Ntangku Desmond Akuoh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibits, # 3 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5651-AGS-VET. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#2

Oct 05, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The Court provisionally appoints Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., to determine whether petitioner qualifies for representation by that organization for this petition. The Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this order to Federal Defenders at CAS_2241@fd.org. By October 13, 2026, Federal Defenders must submit a notice to the Court detailing whether it will accept the appointment. If it accepts appointment and files an amended petition, the Court adopts the Standard Procedures from Chief Judge Order No. 144 for that amended petition. Per Chambers of the Honorable District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/03/2026.(no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#3

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Ntangku Desmond Akuoh (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Ntangku Desmond Akuoh(pty:pet)(mef). (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

Order

#4

Oct 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance as Co-Counsel by Megan Haddad on behalf of Ntangku Desmond Akuoh (Haddad, Megan)Attorney Megan Haddad added to party Ntangku Desmond Akuoh(pty:pet)(mef). (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#5

Oct 13, 2026

Joint MOTION to Extend Briefing Schedule by Ntangku Desmond Akuoh. (Haddad, Megan) (mef). (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#6

Oct 15, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to extend (ECF 5 ) is granted. The amended petition is now due October 16, 2026. Respondents' return is due October 23, 2026. Petitioner's traverse is due October 30, 2026. On November 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the Court will hold a hearing on the amended petition. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/15/2026. (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#7

Oct 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Camille Savedra on behalf of Christopher J. LaRose (Savedra, Camille)Attorney Camille Savedra added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res)(mef). (Entered: 10/15/2026)

Oct 15, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#8

Oct 16, 2026

Joint MOTION for Order for a Bond Hearing by Ntangku Desmond Akuoh. (Hartzler, Kara) (mef). (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#9

Oct 19, 2026

ORDER Granting Habeas Petition (ECF 1 ) and Granting Motion for a Bond Hearing (ECF 8 ). Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/19/2026.(mef) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#10

Oct 19, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: The habeas petition is GRANTED. The case is hereby closed. (mef) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#11

Nov 02, 2026

Status Report