Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00746

Zapata Velasquez v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: February 06, 2026
Assigned to: Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to: Michelle M. Pettit
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: March 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 06, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Jose Alejandro Zapata Velasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-746-BJC-MMP. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Lopez, Zandra)(anh) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 06, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Alejandro Zapata Velasquez. (anh) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 09, 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 12, 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
#7
Mar 27, 2026
Expedite
Main Document: Expedite

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Noem
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Zapata Velasquez
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