Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04842

#1

Aug 25, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21553342.), filed by Byron Josue Lagos Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4842-RFL-AHG. Judge Rita F. Lin and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard are assigned to the case. (Bautista, Cynthia)(ddo)(anh). (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#2

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Byron Josue Lagos Martinez (ddo) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#3

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER ADOPTING CHIEF JUDGE ORDER NUMBER 144. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on August 25, 2026. (rfllc4) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#4

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Hunter V. Norton on behalf of Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Otay Mesa Detention Center (Norton, Hunter)Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Gregory J. Archambeault(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Warden of Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (anh). (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#5

Sep 01, 2026

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Norton, Hunter) (anh). (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#6

Sep 01, 2026

ORDER. The 5 motion for an extension of time is GRANTED. Response due by September 8, 2026. Optional traverse due by September 11, 2026. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on September 1, 2026. (no document attached) (rfllc4) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#7

Sep 08, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Gregory J. Archambeault, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-6)(Norton, Hunter) (anh). (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#8

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) by September 29, 2026. If Petitioner is found to be a flight risk, the IJ SHALL consider whether less restrictive alternatives than detention could sufficiently mitigate his flight risk. If no bond hearing is held by September 29, 2026, Petitioner shall be released on September 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on September 15, 2026.(rfllc4) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#9

Sep 16, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Petition is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) by September 29, 2026. If Petitioner is found to be a flight risk, the IJ SHALL consider whether less restrictive alternatives than detention could sufficiently mitigate his flight risk. If no bond hearing is held by September 29, 2026, Petitioner shall be released on September 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on September 15, 2026.(anh) (Entered: 09/16/2026)