Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04345

#1

Jul 29, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21447351.), filed by Esteban Rios Sosa. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4345-JLS-MMP. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Langarica, Monika)(dde) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#2

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Esteban Rios Sosa of case(s) 26-cv-1081-BJC-DD. (dde) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#3

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bardis Vakili on behalf of Esteban Rios Sosa (Vakili, Bardis)Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Esteban Rios Sosa(pty:pet) (aas). (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#4

Aug 03, 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. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 8/3/2026.(no document attached) (mxd) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#5

Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Ian Pike on behalf of Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Pike, Ian)Attorney Ian Pike added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Ian Pike added to party Daniel A. Brightman(pty:res), Attorney Ian Pike added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Ian Pike added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res) (aas). (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Order

#6

Aug 04, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading and Extend Briefing Schedule by Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ian Pike)(Pike, Ian) (aas). (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#7

Aug 05, 2026

OBJECTION by Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 2 Notice of Related Case (Pike, Ian) (aas). (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#8

Aug 05, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading and Extend Briefing Schedule filed by Esteban Rios Sosa. (Langarica, Monika) (aas). (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#9

Aug 05, 2026

ORDER Denying 6 Ex Parte Application to Extend Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 8/5/26. (aas) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#10

Aug 07, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Cordero, # 2 Declaration of Ian Pike)(Pike, Ian) (aas). (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#11

Aug 12, 2026

TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of H/C by Esteban Rios Sosa filed by Esteban Rios Sosa. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Monika Y. Langarica)(Langarica, Monika) (axc1). (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#12

Sep 08, 2026

ORDER Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 09/08/2026.(mjw)

#13

Sep 08, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment is Based on the foregoing, the Court GRANTS Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1). The Court ORDERS the Government to immediately allow Petitioner Esteban Rios Sosa to return to the United States. Upon Mr. Rios Sosa's return, he SHALL be restored to his prior immigration status and be entitled to all the rights and benefits afforded to him pursuant to his deferred action as if his October 2025 removal never occurred.(mjw) (Entered: 09/08/2026)