Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00281

Elemo v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to: Benjamin J. Cheeks
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: February 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166366.), filed by Kelil Elemo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, # 3 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-281-BJC-JLB. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule On The Writ And Prohibiting Transfer Of Petitioner (Responses due by 1/29/2026, Replies due by 2/5/2026). Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 1/22/2026.(dim) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Jan 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Merritt on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Merritt, Thomas)Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Jan 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Jan 28, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
Jan 28, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Main Document: Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
Feb 02, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Feb 05, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Habeas RECAP PACER
#9
Feb 12, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Habeas RECAP PACER
#10
Feb 27, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
Feb 27, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
Habeas RECAP PACER

Parties

Elemo
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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