Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00926
Soberanes v. Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations
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Case Information
Filed: February 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to:
David D. Leshner
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
Feb 12, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Jeremy Casey, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20785516.), filed by Justino Bravo Soberanes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibits)The new case number is 3:26-cv-926-BJC-DDL. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Hanna, Mariana)(axc1)(sjt). (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 13, 2026
ORDER Requiring Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Prohibiting Transfer of Petitioner ( Responses due by 2/20/2026, Traverse due by 2/27/2026). Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 2/13/2026.(dim) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Feb 19, 2026
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document:
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Feb 20, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Parties
Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations
Party
Soberanes
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