Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04782

#1

Aug 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Filed.), filed by Jose Dearcia-Guillen. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Table of Contents, # 3 Exhibit A- F, # 4 Exhibit G- H, # 5 Exhibit I - L, # 6 Exhibit M- N, # 7 Exhibit O- P, # 8 Exhibit Q, # 9 Exhibit R- S)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4782-AGS-VET. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#2

Aug 20, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Dearcia-Guillen. (ggv) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#3

Aug 20, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jose Dearcia-Guillen. (ggv) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#5

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER Granting Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (ECF 2 ), Granting Motion for Appointed Counsel (ECF 3 ), and Setting Briefing Schedule. Federal Defenders Provisionally Appointed for Jose Dearcia-Guillen. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/24/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(mef) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#4

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Danielle Lynn Brown on behalf of Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Brown, Danielle)Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Daniel A. Brightman(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Jeremy Casey(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#6

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Jose Dearcia-Guillen (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Jose Dearcia-Guillen (pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#7

Sep 01, 2026

MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Jose Dearcia-Guillen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Provisional Appointment Letter from Clerk)(Colombo, Anthony)Attorney Anthony Edward Colombo, Jr added to party Jose Dearcia-Guillen (pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#8

Sep 02, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The motion to substitute counsel (ECF 7 ) is granted. Per the Chambers of the Honorable District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/02/2026. (no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

Sep 02, 2026

Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney

#9

Sep 18, 2026

AMENDED PETITION by Jose Dearcia-Guillen. . (Colombo, Anthony) (mef). (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#10

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The Court sets oral argument on the amended habeas petition (ECF 9 ) for October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. To the extent there is any confusion about deadlines given the amended petition and counsel substitution, the government's return is due September 25, 2026, and any reply is due October 2, 2026. (See ECF 5, at 1 (adopting "the Standard Procedures from Chief Judge Order No. 144" for any "amended petition").). Per Chambers of the Honorable District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/21/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

#11

Sep 24, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Daniel A. Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Brown, Danielle) (axc1). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#12

Sep 25, 2026

ORDER Granting Amended Habeas Petition (ECF 9 ) and Ordering Bond Hearing. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 9/24/2026.(axc1) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#13

Sep 25, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: The petition is GRANTED. The case is hereby closed.(axc1) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#14

Oct 08, 2026

Status Report