Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00788
Roka v. Otay Mesa Detention
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Case Information
Filed: February 06, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons Jr.
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:
April 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 11, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Otay Mesa Detention ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166909.), filed by Sudip Roka. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-788-JES-MMP. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case.(aas) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER: (1) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction; (2) Requiring a Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; and (3) Setting Briefing Schedule [ECF No. 1 ]. Order to Show Cause Response due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 2/24/2026. Traverse due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 2/26/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 2/19/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(maq) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#3
Feb 20, 2026
Order
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Order
#4
Feb 20, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Feb 20, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#5
Feb 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#6
Feb 23, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#7
Feb 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#8
Feb 24, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#9
Feb 24, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#10
Feb 27, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#11
Mar 02, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#12
Apr 06, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#13
Apr 06, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
Parties
Otay Mesa Detention
Party
Roka
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