Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00373
Makarova v. Brightman
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Case Information
Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Dana Makoto Sabraw
Referred to:
Jill L. Burkhardt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 21, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela J. Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Christopher J. Larose, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20697530.), filed by Ekaterina Makarova. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibits)The new case number is 3:26-cv-373-DMS-JLB. Judge Dana M. Sabraw and Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt are assigned to the case. (Thompson, Rose)(axc1) (jmo). (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
Order Requiring Response. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 01/23/2026.(stn) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order Setting Briefing Schedule - Habeas Corpus AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Betsey Boutelle on behalf of Pamela J. Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Christopher J. Larose, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Boutelle, Betsey)Attorney Betsey Boutelle added to party Pamela J. Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Betsey Boutelle added to party Daniel A. Brightman(pty:res), Attorney Betsey Boutelle added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review(pty:res), Attorney Betsey Boutelle added to party Christopher J. Larose(pty:res), Attorney Betsey Boutelle added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Betsey Boutelle added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res) (stn). (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Pamela J. Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Christopher J. Larose, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Notice to Appear))(Boutelle, Betsey) (stn). (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#5
Jan 30, 2026
TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of H/C by Ekaterina Makarova, re 4 Response to Habeas Petition, filed by Ekaterina Makarova. (Thompson, Rose)(stn). (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#6
Feb 18, 2026
Order Granting Petition. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 02/18/2026.(stn) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
#7
Feb 25, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Sep 17, 2026
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