Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-02565

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Apr 16, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Jeremy Casey (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Filed.), filed by Amos Nkongolo Mubanga. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2565-JO-AHG. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Amos Nkongolo Mubanga. (ggv) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Amos Nkongolo Mubanga. (ggv) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court adopts with the following modification the Standard Procedures for Immigration Habeas Petitions from Chief Judge Order No. 144, available on the court's website: Any optional reply will be due 3 days after the government's opposition. Further, the Court sets a hearing on the Petition for May 14, 2026, 9:30 AM in Courtroom 4C. All parties may appear by videoconference for the hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing, which will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM the day before the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 04/22/2026. (el) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (rxc). (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Apr 23, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: Petitioner Amos Nkongolo Mubanga filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP"). Dkt. 2. Civil Local Rule 3.2 requires a litigant seeking IFP status to submit an affidavit of assets demonstrating an inability to pay the filing fee to maintain a civil action. Because Petitioner has submitted an affidavit attesting that he has no assets or income, the Court finds that he has demonstrated an inability to pay the $5 filing fee. Therefore, the Court GRANTS the application to proceed IFP [Dkt. 2]. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 04/23/2026. (el) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (rxc). (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Apr 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 28, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 12, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court finds that representation is necessary given the complexity and potential validity of the constitutional, statutory, and procedural issues presented. Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). Accordingly, the Court CONDITIONALLY APPOINTS Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. as counsel effectively immediately. As Petitioner's current petition only broadly references the Fifth Amendment, the Court orders Petitioner to file an amended petition and/or supplemental brief addressing (1) whether his prolonged detention without a bond hearing violates his procedural due process rights; AND (2) whether such detention violates his substantive due process rights, and if so, whether he is entitled to immediate release. Petitioner's filing is due by 12 p.m. on May 21, 2026. Respondents shall file a response addressing both the substantive and procedural due process issues by 12 p.m. on May 28, 2026. Petitioner shall file a reply by 12 p.m. on June 2, 2026. The Court VACATES the May 14, 2026 hearing and SETS a hearing with oral argument on June 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4C, to be heard at the same time as BoukouBongue v. Casey, 26-cv-2491, because both cases present similar issues. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to submit a form CJA 23 financial affidavit by May 21, 2026 to demonstrate financial eligibility. See Terrovona v. Kincheloe, 912 F.2d 1176, 118182 (9th Cir. 1990); 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(b). Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 05/12/2026. (rh) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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May 12, 2026

Notice of Appearance

May 12, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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May 21, 2026

Supplemental Briefing

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May 21, 2026

Financial Affidavit - CJA 23

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May 28, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jun 01, 2026

Reply - Other

Jun 04, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

Jun 04, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Jun 12, 2026

Supplemental Briefing

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Jun 12, 2026

Motion to File Documents Under Seal

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Jun 12, 2026

Sealed Lodged Proposed Document

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Jun 17, 2026

Response to Supplemental Briefing