Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-02783
Villa v. Warden of Imperial Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: April 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Andrew G. Schopler
Referred to:
David D. Leshner
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 30, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Current or Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Current or Acting Field Office Director San Diego Field Office, Current or Acting Secretary, Current or Acting United States Attorney General, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of Imperial Detention Facility (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Filed.), filed by Alberto Villa. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2783-AGS-DDL. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Alberto Villa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - MTC Imperial Regional Ctr.)(ggv) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Alberto Villa. (ggv) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
#4
May 06, 2026
ORDER Granting Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (ECF 2 ). Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 5/6/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (emp) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
May 06, 2026
Ex Parte MOTION to Extend Briefing Schedule by Current or Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Current or Acting Field Office Director San Diego Field Office, Current or Acting Secretary, Current or Acting United States Attorney General, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of Imperial Detention Facility. (Dimbleby, Erin) (jpp). (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Miscellaneous (Other 1)
#6
May 07, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The request to extend briefing deadlines (ECF 5 ) is granted in part. The government's answer is due May 11, 2026, and petitioner's reply is due May 13, 2026. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 5/7/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (no document attached) (emp) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
May 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1)
#7
May 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#8
May 11, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#9
May 11, 2026
Order
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Order
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