Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00188

#1

Jan 05, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Christopher LaRose (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Not Filed), filed by Ocal Selcuk. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-188-JO-BLM. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major are assigned to the case.(bdc). (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#2

Jan 14, 2026

Minute ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule (Order to Show Cause Response due by 1/27/2026.), ( Motion Hearing set for 1/29/2026 09:30 AM before Judge Jinsook Ohta.). Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 1/14/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(rxc) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#3

Jan 26, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#4

Jan 26, 2026

Return to Petition

#5

Jan 26, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: Ocal Selcuk ("Petitioner") filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging his detention as unlawfully prolonged in violation of his due process rights. See Dkt. 1. After the entry of a final removal order, a noncitizen is subject to mandatory detention for 90 days, known as the "removal period." 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1). The removal period begins on the latest of three dates: (i) when, as relevant here, the removal order becomes administratively final; (ii) if the removal order is judicially reviewed and a court issues a stay, the date of the court's final order; or (iii) if the noncitizen is detained or confined other than under immigration processes, the date they are released from such detention or confinement. See id. § 1231(a)(1)(B)(i)(iii). Here, Petitioner's removal order became final on January 6, 2026, when an immigration judge ordered him removed to Turkey, and both parties waived appeal. See Dkt. 4-2 at 25. Accordingly, Petitioner is subject to mandatory detention until April 6, 2026. Because ICE attests that it can remove Petitioner to Turkey within the next month, see id. 68, which is within the 90-day removal period, the Court DENIES without prejudice the petition for writ of habeas corpus. [Dkt. 1] Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by 5 p.m. on February 27, 2026 confirming that Petitioner has been removed to Turkey. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 01/26/2026. (rh) (All non-registered users served via U.S. mail service.) (rxc). (Entered: 01/26/2026)

Jan 26, 2026

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

#6

Jan 29, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#7

Feb 03, 2026

Mail Returned

#8

Feb 06, 2026

Declaration

#9

Feb 18, 2026

Mail Returned

#10

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 2/24/2026. (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#11

Mar 06, 2026

Judgment - Clerk

#12

Mar 27, 2026

Mail Returned