Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01889

Chavarro Velez v. Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: March 25, 2026
Assigned to: James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to: Michael S. Berg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: April 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 25, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pam Bondi, Field Office Director, San Diego Field Office, Troy Miller, Kristi Noem, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 168065.), filed by Lina Vanessa Chavarro Velez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1889-JES-MSB. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 25, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Lina Vanessa Chavarro Velez. (ggv) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 27, 2026
ORDER: (1) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction; (2) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (3) Requiring a Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [ECF No. 1 ]. Order to Show Cause Response due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 4/2/2026. Traverse due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 4/6/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 3/27/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(maq) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#4
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Apr 01, 2026
Response to Petition
Main Document: Response to Petition
#6
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Apr 07, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document: Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
#8
Apr 10, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#9
Apr 10, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk

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Chavarro Velez
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Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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