Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01900
Fofie v. Warden Otay Mesa Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Janis Lynn Sammartino
Referred to:
Michael S. Berg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: May 29, 2026
Last Activity:
June 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 26, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Warden Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 168072.), filed by Eric Fofie. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Legal Memorandum in Support of Petition, # 4 Letter, # 5 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1900-JLS-MSB. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case.(dim) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 27, 2026
ORDER Referring Petition to Federal Defenders for Evaluation Regarding Appointment of Counsel. Status Report due by 4/14/2026. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/27/26.(aas) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Mar 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#6
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Apr 08, 2026
Supplemental Document
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Supplemental Document
#8
Apr 21, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#9
Apr 22, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#10
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER: The Court adopts the Standard Procedures for this Immigration Habeas Petition from Chief Judge Order No. 144, which is available on the court's website. Respondents' response must include sufficient facts regarding Petitioner's medical care and immigration status for the Court to consider the Petition. Respondents also must include all relevant documents. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/22/2026.(no document attached) (ler) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Apr 22, 2026
Order
#11
Apr 29, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#12
Apr 29, 2026
Motion to File Documents Under Seal
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Motion to File Documents Under Seal
#13
Apr 29, 2026
Sealed Lodged Proposed Document
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Sealed Lodged Proposed Document
#14
May 29, 2026
Order on Motion to File Documents Under Seal
#16
May 29, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
#17
Jun 18, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
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