Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00588

Esei v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to: Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to: Steve B. Chu
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: February 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 29, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Jeremy Casey, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Aaron Esei. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-588-BJC-SBC. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case. (Daniel J. Yadron, Jr.)(anh) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 29, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Aaron Esei. (anh) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 02, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#4
Feb 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Feb 13, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#6
Feb 20, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C

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Esei
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Noem
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