Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00892

#1

Feb 11, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Christopher LaRose, Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 167063.), filed by Rigoberto Fierros Pedroza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-892-JES-DDL. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#2

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER: (1) Requiring a Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus;(2) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (3) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction [ECF No. 1 ]. Order to Show Cause Response due by 2/23/2026. Traverse due by 2/25/2026. 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)

#3

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Stephen H. Wong on behalf of Christopher LaRose, Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Certificate of Service)(Wong, Stephen)Attorney Stephen H. Wong added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Stephen H. Wong added to party Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (dim). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Christopher LaRose, Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - December Petition, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Order Granting Petition)(Wong, Stephen) (maq). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#5

Feb 25, 2026

MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr, Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres for all further proceedings. The new case number is 26cv892-BJC-VET.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (jmo) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 25, 2026

Order of Judge Transfer