Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00203

Esmaeili v. Noem

Completed

Case Information

Filed: January 13, 2026
Assigned to: Gonzalo Paul Curiel
Referred to: Michael S. Berg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: January 29, 2026
Last Activity: January 29, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 14, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Amin Esmaeili. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-203-GPC-MSB. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case. (Agatstein, Jessica)(dde) (anh). (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER Requiring Response to Petition for Writ of habeas Corpus; Setting a Briefing Schedule; Setting a Hearing Date (ECF No. 1 ). Response by Respondent due 1/20/2026, Traverse due by 1/23/2026. Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 1/30/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 12A before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 1/14/26.(jmo) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Jan 20, 2026
Return to Petition
Main Document: Return to Petition
#4
Jan 21, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#5
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Jan 29, 2026
Minute ORDER by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) is taken under submission. The Order to Show Cause Hearing previously set for 1/30/2026 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel is VACATED.(no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
#7
Jan 29, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#8
Jan 29, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
Jan 29, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Parties

Esmaeili
Party
Noem
Party