Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00599
Kidane v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Case Information
Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Janis Lynn Sammartino
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:
March 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166669.), filed by Biniam Gebreslase Kidane. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-599-JLS-SBC. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER Referring Petition to Federal Defenders for Evaluation Regarding Appointment of Counsel. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 2/3/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(rxc) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Order
#3
Feb 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Mar 04, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#5
Mar 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#6
Mar 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Mar 11, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Mar 12, 2026
Order
#9
Mar 19, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#10
Mar 19, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#11
Mar 20, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Parties
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Party
Kidane
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