Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00668

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Feb 02, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Larose ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166758, Fee Paid, IFP Not Filed), filed by Nima Rafiei. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-668-JO-BJW. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(bdc) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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Feb 04, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On February 2, 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 February 11, 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 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 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. Unless Respondents concede that Petitioner is entitled to the complete relief requested in the habeas petition, Respondents must comply with this order by filing the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records.The Court SETS a hearing with oral argument for Friday, February 20, 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 2/4/2026. (rh) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb 04, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Feb 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 09, 2026

Withdrawal of Document

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Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: All parties may appear by videoconference for the February 20, 2026 9:30 a.m. hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing. The hearing will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 02/11/2026. (rh) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

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Feb 13, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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Feb 13, 2026

Withdrawal of Document

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Feb 13, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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Feb 20, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jinsook Ohta: Motion Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 2/20/2026. The Court will issue a written order. (Court Reporter/ECR Cristine Gerongco). (Petitioner Attorney N/A). (Respondent Attorney Kelly Reis, AUSA-S/A). (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

Order

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Feb 20, 2026

Judgment - Clerk

Feb 20, 2026

Status Hearing

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Feb 24, 2026

Status Report