Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01074

Pernaz v. Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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Case Information

Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to: Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to: Barbara L. Major
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 10, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden of the Otay Mesa Detention Center (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Not Filed), filed by Marilin Cruz Pernaz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1074-BJC-BLM. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major are assigned to the case.(bdc) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule on the Writ and Prohibiting Transfer of Petitioner [ECF No. 1 ] (Responses due by 3/2/2026, Replies due by 3/9/2026.). Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 2/23/2026.(dim) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER (1) Vacating the Briefing Schedule, and (2) Ordering Petitioner to Show Cause Why Petition Should Not Be Dismissed for Failure to Satisfy Filing Fee Requirement. Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 2/23/2026.(dim) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings
#4
Feb 24, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Robbin O. Lee on behalf of Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden of the Otay Mesa Detention Center (Lee, Robbin)Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Warden of the Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Mar 24, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Main Document: Filing Fee Received
#6
Mar 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Apr 01, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Apr 03, 2026
Financial Affidavit - CJA 23
Main Document: Financial Affidavit - CJA 23
#9
Apr 06, 2026
Order Setting Briefing Schedule
Main Document: Order Setting Briefing Schedule

Parties

Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Pernaz
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