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Case Information
Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Jinsook Ohta
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:
March 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 21, 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 Olufunmike Elizabeth Ajala. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibits)The new case number is 3:26-cv-366-JO-MMP. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Agatstein, Jessica)(axc1) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On January 21, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus requesting injunctive relief. Dkt. 1. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to serve Respondents with the habeas petition [Dkt. 1] by 5:00 PM on January 23, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner must also serve the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California by a method prescribed in Rule 4(i)(1)(A) by that date and file proof of service.The Court ORDERS Respondents TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be granted by filing a written response no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to file, as exhibits to their response, the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records necessary for adjudication of this habeas petition, including all Department of Homeland Security records, immigration court documents, arrest or custody records, and any other materials pertaining to Petitioner's detention, processing, or removal proceedings.The Court SETS a hearing with oral argument for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM.The Court ORDERS that Petitioner shall not be transferred out of this district unless Respondents provide advance notice of the intended move. Such notice shall be filed in writing on the docket in this proceeding and shall state the reason why Respondents believe that such a movement is necessary and should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Once that notice has been docketed, Petitioner SHALL NOT be moved out of this District for a period of at least 48 hours from the time of that docketing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 1/21/2026. (mk) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)
#3
Jan 23, 2026
Certificate of Service
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Certificate of Service
#4
Jan 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Jan 29, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Feb 02, 2026
Status Hearing AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings
#8
Feb 04, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
Feb 24, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)
#10
Mar 06, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
Parties
Ajala
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Noem
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