Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-03612
Sotolongo-Avila v. Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: June 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Ruth Bermudez Montenegro
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:
July 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 18, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 170248.), filed by Lazaro Sotolongo-Avila. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-3612-RBM-BJW. Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 18, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Lazaro Sotolongo-Avila. (ggv) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#3
Jun 18, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Lazaro Sotolongo-Avila. (ggv) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jun 23, 2026
ORDER referring Petition. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 6/23/2026. (cc: Federal Defenders Doc 1 and this Order. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jpp) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#5
Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Lazaro Sotolongo-Avila (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Lazaro Sotolongo-Avila(pty:pet) (jpp). (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Jun 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Hunter V. Norton on behalf of Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Norton, Hunter)Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Jul 06, 2026
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Main Document:
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
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Blanche
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Sotolongo-Avila
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