Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00683

#1

Feb 04, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Department of Homeland Security DHS, ICE, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20748779.), filed by Erik Mercado-Arechiga. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits)The new case number is 3:26-cv-683-JES-DEB. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher are assigned to the case. (Perez, Eduardo)(axc1) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#2

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER: (1) Requiring a Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; (2) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (3) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction. Order to Show Cause Response due by 2/9/2026; Traverse due by 2/10/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 2/4/2026. (maq) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#3

Feb 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#4

Feb 09, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#5

Feb 09, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#6

Feb 13, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Pamela Bondi, Daniel A. Brightman, Department of Homeland Security DHS, ICE, Christopher J. Larose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-15)(Wallace, Michael) (maq). (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#7

Feb 16, 2026

Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C