Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01256

#1

Feb 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Not Filed.), filed by Sulkhani Gamtenadze. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1256-JES-SBC. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#2

Feb 27, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should Not Be Dismissed for Failure to Satisfy Filing Fee Requirement (Re ECF No. 1 ). Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 2/27/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(rxc) Modified on 2/27/2026 to indicate IFP form was mailed with order. (rxc). (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#3

Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Thomas Merritt on behalf of Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Merritt, Thomas)Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res) (jpp). (Entered: 03/02/2026)