Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-04987

#1

Sep 02, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, Lyons M. Todd, No Fee Required, filed by M.S.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4987-JLS-GC. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera are assigned to the case. (Hartzler, Kara)(dde) (anh). (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#2

Sep 02, 2026

MOTION to proceed using Petitioners initials by M.S.J.. (dde) (anh). (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#3

Sep 02, 2026

MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Hartzler, Kara) (jxg). (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#4

Sep 02, 2026

SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: 3 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Hartzler, Kara) (jxg). (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#5

Sep 03, 2026

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 9/3/2026.(no document attached) (dms) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

Sep 03, 2026

Order

#6

Sep 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Judge Janis L. Sammartino, Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to District Judge Dana M. Sabraw and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres for all further proceedings. The new case number is 26cv4987-DMS-VET. Motions set before Valerie E. Torres.(no document attached) (aas) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Order of Judge Transfer

#7

Sep 08, 2026

ORDER Requiring Response. Response due by 9/15/2026. Reply due by 9/18/2026. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 09/08/2026.(jxg) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#8

Sep 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Michael Damon Wallace on behalf of Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, Lyons M. Todd (Wallace, Michael)Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Jesus Rocha(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Lyons M. Todd(pty:res)(jxg). (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#9

Sep 14, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, Lyons M. Todd. (Wallace, Michael) (jxg). (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#10

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER Granting Motion to Extend Time for Response [ECF No. 9 ] Answer by Respondent due 9/17/2026. Traverse by Petitioner due 9/21/2026. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 09/15/2026. (jxg) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#11

Sep 17, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, Lyons M. Todd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 3, # 3 Exhibit 4)(Wallace, Michael)(jxg). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#12

Sep 17, 2026

DECLARATION re 11 Return to Petition for Writ of H/C by Respondents Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, Lyons M. Todd. (Wallace, Michael)(jxg). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#13

Sep 17, 2026

MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Wallace, Michael) (jxg). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#14

Sep 17, 2026

SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: 13 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Wallace, Michael)(jxg). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#15

Sep 18, 2026

TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of H/C by M.S.J. filed by M.S.J.. (Hartzler, Kara) (Entered: 09/18/2026)