Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03818
Perez Bonilla v. LaRose
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Case Information
Filed: December 29, 2025
Assigned to:
Linda Lopez
Referred to:
Brian J. White
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: January 22, 2026
Last Activity:
September 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 29, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20623598). Filed by Berta Perez Bonilla. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3818-LL-BJW. Judge Linda Lopez and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case. (Serrato, Fabian)[Case in Screening] (sjt) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
#2
Dec 31, 2025
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITION and Setting Briefing Schedule Returns due by 1/12/2026. Traverse due by 1/16/2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 12/31/2025.(bdc) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#3
Jan 09, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Robbin O. Lee on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Lee, Robbin)Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res) (bdc). (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Jan 12, 2026
RETURN TO PETITION by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
Return to Petition
#5
Jan 16, 2026
TRAVERSE by Berta Perez Bonilla, re 4 Return to Petition. (Serrato, Fabian) (bdc). (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
Traverse
#6
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER Granting in Part Petition [ECF No. 1 ]. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 1/22/2026.(bdc) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
#7
Jan 22, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that The Court GRANTS IN PART Petitioner's Petition to the extent it requests an individualized bond hearing, and ORDERS Respondents to provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) days. Respondents SHALL NOT deny Petitioner's bond on the basis that 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) requires mandatory detention. The Court DENIES IN PART Petitioner's Petition to the extent that Petitioner requests to be released from custody. This case is hereby closed. (bdc) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
#8
May 26, 2026
MOTION for Attorney Fees under EAJA by Berta Perez Bonilla. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration)(Serrato, Fabian) (bdc). (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document:
Attorney Fees
#9
Jun 26, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#10
Jul 06, 2026
ORDER granting 9 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS the Joint Motion. Respondents' response is due by August 26, 2026. Petitioner's reply is due by September 26, 2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on July 6, 2026. (no document attached) (asm) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Jul 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#11
Aug 25, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Response and Reply by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#12
Sep 02, 2026
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 11 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS IN PART AND DENIES IN PART the Joint Motion. The Court GRANTS the parties' request for additional time, but DENIES the amount of time requested by the parties. Accordingly, Respondents' response is due by September 23, 2026. Petitioner's reply is due by October 14, 2026. The Court notes that this is the parties' second Motion for an Extension, and cautions the parties that no further extensions will be given absent extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on September 2, 2026. (no document attached) (asm) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Sep 02, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#13
Sep 12, 2026
NOTICE of Settlement regarding Petitioner's EAJA Fee Demand by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Lee, Robbin) (anh). (Entered: 09/12/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Settlement
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