Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05043

#1

Sep 03, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Daniel Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Filed.), filed by Harman Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Letter, # 3 Declaration of Petitioner in Support of Habeas Petition)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5043-AGS-BJW. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#2

Sep 03, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Harman Singh. (ggv) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#3

Sep 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Jacob Tyler Metzger on behalf of Todd Blanche, Daniel Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Metzger, Jacob)Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Daniel Brightman(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Jeremy Casey(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Markwayne Mullins(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#4

Sep 08, 2026

ORDER Granting Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis re (ECF 2 ). Respondent's Answer due 9/15/2026. Petitioner's Traverse due 9/22/2026. Oral Argument set for 10/5/2026 at 10:00 AM before District Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/08/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (Copy of Chief Judge Order No. 144 Mailed to Petitioner via U.S. Mail Service)(mef) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#5

Sep 15, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Daniel Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proof of Service)(Metzger, Jacob)(mef). (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#6

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The Court provisionally appoints Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., to determine whether petitioner qualifies for representation by that organization for this petition. The Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this order to Federal Defenders at CAS_2241@fd.org. By September 23, 2026, Federal Defenders must submit a notice to the Court detailing whether it will accept the appointment. If it accepts appointment and files an amended petition, the Court adopts the Standard Procedures from Chief Judge Order No. 144 for that amended petition. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/16/2026. (Copy of Order Emailed to: CAS_2241@fd.org)(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Order

#7

Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Harman Singh (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Harman Singh(pty:pet)(mef). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#8

Sep 21, 2026

MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Harman Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CJO Order 134-A, # 2 Exhibit Letter of provisional appointment)(Barr, Paul)Attorney Paul Allen Barr added to party Harman Singh(pty:pet)(mef). (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#9

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The motion to substitute counsel (ECF 8 ) is granted. Any amended petition remains due September 23, 2026; respondents' return is due September 30, 2026; and any reply is due October 7, 2026. The Court resets oral argument to October 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The parties' briefing must address any impact on this case of the recently issued decision in Padilla v. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, No. 24-2801 (9th Cir. Sept. 21, 2026). Per Chambers of the Honorable District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/21/2026. (no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney

#10

Sep 23, 2026

Joint MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule by Harman Singh. (Barr, Paul)(axc1). (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#11

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER (AGS): The joint motion to modify the briefing schedule (ECF 10 ) is granted. Any amended petition is due September 30, 2026; any return is due October 9, 2026; and any reply is due October 16, 2026. The Court resets the hearing to October 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (no document attached) (axc1) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1)

#12

Oct 01, 2026

AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Jeremy Casey, filed by Harman Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Harman Singh) (Barr, Paul) (mef). (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#13

Oct 09, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Daniel Brightman, Jeremy Casey, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Metzger, Jacob) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#14

Oct 16, 2026

Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C