Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05883

#1

Oct 14, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Jeremy Casey, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by A.M.T.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5883-JO-BJW. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case. (Haddad, Megan)(mjw) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#2

Oct 15, 2026

MOTION to Proceed Using Petitioner's Initials by A.M.T.. (Haddad, Megan)(gsw) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#3

Oct 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of A.M.T. (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party A.M.T.(pty:pet)(gsw) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#4

Oct 15, 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 November 5, 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 10/15/2026. (txa) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

Oct 15, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#5

Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Danielle Lynn Brown on behalf of Todd Blanche, Jeremy Casey, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha (Brown, Danielle)Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Jeremy Casey(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Jesus Rocha(pty:res)(gsw) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#6

Oct 22, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Jeremy Casey, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-4)(Brown, Danielle)(gsw) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#7

Oct 22, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION Lift Stay of Transfer re 4 Minute Order (No Time),,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,, by Todd Blanche, Jeremy Casey, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha. (Brown, Danielle)(gsw) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#8

Oct 23, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendant's motion to lift stay of transfer [Dkt. 7]. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 10/23/2026. (mxc) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#9

Oct 23, 2026

MOTION to Vacate 8 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1) Order Granting Ex Parte Motion by A.M.T.. (Haddad, Megan)(gsw) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#10

Oct 26, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: As requested, Petitioner may file an opposition to Respondents' ex parte motion to lift the stay of Petitioner's transfer (Dkt. 7) no later than 5:00 P.M. today, October 26, 2026. The opposition shall set forth the basis for reconsideration of the Court's October 23, 2026 Order lifting the stay. Upon receipt of Petitioner's opposition, the Court will consider whether to reinstate the stay of Petitioner's transfer and removal to Afghanistan. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 10/26/2026. (mxc) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

#11

Oct 26, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 Ex Parte MOTION Lift Stay of Transfer re 4 Minute Order (No Time),,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,, filed by A.M.T.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Haddad, Megan)(gsw) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

#12

Oct 26, 2026

TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of H/C by A.M.T.. (Haddad, Megan)(gsw) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

#13

Oct 26, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On October 26, 2026, Petitioner filed an opposition to Respondents' ex parte motion to lift the stay, stating that he fears removal to Afghanistan and asserting, for the first time, that he was not afforded a credible-fear interview or reasonable fear screening. See 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(1)(A)(ii); 8 C.F.R. § 208.30(b). In light of this additional information, the Court hereby VACATES its October 23, 2026 Order lifting the stay of transfer and removal to Afghanistan (Dkt. 8). The Court will issue further instructions as necessary. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 10/26/2026. (mxc) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

Oct 26, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#14

Oct 27, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Respondents Todd Blanche, Jeremy Casey, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha re 11 Response in Opposition to Motion . (Brown, Danielle)(gsw) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#15

Oct 28, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file an amended petition by 5:00 P.M. on November 2, 2026. The amended petition shall set forth all factual and legal grounds for relief, including the specific constitutional provisions or statutes allegedly violated, and an explanation of how those violations render Petitioner's continued detention unlawful and entitle him to release. To the extent Petitioner challenges the validity of his underlying removal order or prior removal proceedings, rather than the legality of his present detention, the amended petition must identify the basis for this Court's subject-matter jurisdiction over those claims. The amended petition shall supersede the original petition. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the amended petition on or before November 3, 2026. To the extent Petitioner continues to assert a claim under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and Respondents contend that removal is reasonably foreseeable, Respondents shall provide current information and supporting evidence concerning the status of Petitioner's travel documents, Afghanistan's acceptance of Petitioner, and any scheduled removal arrangements. The Court VACATES the hearing scheduled for November 5, 2026. Petitioner's removal shall remain STAYED pending further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 10/28/2026. (mxc) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

Oct 28, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#16

Nov 02, 2026

Extension of Time to File

#17

Nov 03, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

#18

Nov 04, 2026

Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#19

Nov 06, 2026

Response to Petition

Nov 06, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings