Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-03882

Perez-Benitez v. Scott

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Case Information

Filed: October 09, 2026
Assigned to: David G. Estudillo
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 09, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Francisco Perez-Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Proposed Motion for Appointment of Counsel, # 3 Financial Affidavit, # 4 Application for Court Appointed Counsel, # 5 Mailer)(LRS) (Main Document 1 replaced on 10/13/2026 to note case number and file stamp) (LRS). (Attachment 1 replaced on 10/13/2026 to note case number) (LRS). (Attachment 2 replaced on 10/13/2026 to note case number) (LRS). (Attachment 3 replaced on 10/13/2026 to note case number and file stamp) (LRS). (Attachment 4 replaced on 10/13/2026 to note case number) (LRS). NEF sent to AUSA (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Oct 09, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Francisco Perez-Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Mailer) Noting Date 10/9/2026, (LRS) (Main Document 2 replaced on 10/13/2026 to note case number) (LRS). NEF sent to AUSA (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Oct 13, 2026
LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. cc:Petitioner via USPS (LRS) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#5
Oct 13, 2026
ORDER DENYING IFP APPLICATION (DKT. NO. 1 ). Petitioner shall pay the filing fee no later than November 13, 2026 otherwise the case will be closed. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Oct 16, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katherine Grant Collins on behalf of Respondent Markwayne Mullin. (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Oct 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # SEA2-11333) filed by Francisco Perez-Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(JDM) NEF sent to AUSA Modified to update text on 10/22/2026 (JDM). Modified on 10/22/2026 NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service (JDM). (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Oct 21, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Petitioner Francisco Perez-Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Application for Court Appointed Counsel, # 2 Envelope) Noting Date 11/11/2026, NEF sent to AUSA(JDM) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
Oct 21, 2026
FILING FEE RECEIVED: $ 5, receipt number SEA 200011333. The NON-PUBLIC Filing Fee due re 5 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis NOTED on motion calendar; is terminated. (HH)
Oct 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#9
Oct 22, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (PRO SE PETITIONER) (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 11/5/2026, Replies due by 11/19/2026, by U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
#10
Oct 22, 2026
ORDER denying 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court DENIES AS MOOT Petitioner's motion for a TRO (Dkt. No. 2) and reaffirms Respondents SHALL provide notice as directed in the Court's scheduling order (Dkt. No. 9) prior to removing or transferring Petitioner from this District. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo.(PS) (copy to petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Nov 05, 2026
RESPONSE to 7 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondent Markwayne Mullin. Noting Date 11/19/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#12
Nov 05, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Christopher Hubbard re 7 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondent Markwayne Mullin (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
Main Document: Declaration (non motion)

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Perez-Benitez
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Scott
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