Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00011
Colmenares Mendoza v. Field Office Director
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Case Information
Filed: January 02, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to:
Valerie E. Torres
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
January 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 02, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Field Office Director, Warden ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 165980.), filed by Yojelsy David Colmenares Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-11-JES-VET. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case.(axc1) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 07, 2026
ORDER: (1) Requiring a Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; (2) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (3) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction. Answer by Respondent due 1/9/2026. Traverse by Petitioner due 1/16/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 1/7/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(rxc) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Main Document:
Order Setting Briefing Schedule - Habeas Corpus
#3
Jan 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance as Lead Counsel by Shital Thakkar on behalf of Field Office Director, Warden (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Certificate of Service)(Thakkar, Shital)Attorney Shital Thakkar added to party Field Office Director (pty:res), Attorney Shital Thakkar added to party Warden(pty:res) (stn). (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Jan 09, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION by Field Office Director, Warden. (Thakkar, Shital) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Petition
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Colmenares Mendoza
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Field Office Director
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