Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-03158
Espinoza-Lopez v. Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: May 20, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to:
Brian J. White
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 20, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 169579.), filed by Victor Espinoza-Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-3158-JES-BJW. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case. (Victor Espinoza-Lopez) (jmo). (Main Document 1 replaced on 5/21/2026) (jmo). (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 20, 2026
Request for Appointment of Counsel by Victor Espinoza-Lopez. (jmo) (maq). (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#3
May 20, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Victor Espinoza-Lopez. (jmo) (maq). (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
May 21, 2026
ORDER: (1) Denying Motion to Appoint Counsel; (2) Requiring a Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; (3) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (4) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction [ECF Nos. 1, 2, 3 ]. Order to Show Cause Response due by 5/28/2026, Traverse due by 6/1/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 5/21/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(maq) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
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