Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00314
Erasto Modesto v. Brightman
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Case Information
Filed: January 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Andrew G. Schopler
Referred to:
Michelle M. Pettit
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
April 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 19, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Daniel A. Brightman, Christopher L. La Rose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem and Pamela Bondi (Filing fee $5 receipt number ACASDC-20685124), filed by Gabino Erasto Modesto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) The new case number is 3:26-cv-314-AGS-MMP. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Nora E. Milner) [Case in Screening] (maq) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Jan 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Jan 26, 2026
Return to Petition
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Return to Petition
#5
Jan 27, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#6
Feb 13, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Feb 17, 2026
ORDER (AGS): Respondents must file any response regarding the proper remedy by Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The court will hold a hearing on the remedy dispute (ECF 5 & 6 ) on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 2/17/2026. (no document attached) (jxg3) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#8
Feb 18, 2026
Response - Other
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Response - Other
#9
Feb 20, 2026
Writ Hearing
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Writ Hearing
#10
Apr 10, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
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Brightman
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Erasto Modesto
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