Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05094
Argueta-Amaya v. LaRose
Completed
Case Information
Filed: September 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Andrew G. Schopler
Referred to:
Daniel E. Butcher
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: October 19, 2026
Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 11, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella (Filing fee $ 5, Fee Not Paid, IFP Filed.), filed by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5094-AGS-DEB. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 11, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (ggv) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 11, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (ggv) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Sep 11, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (ggv) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER Granting Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (ECF 2 ) and Provisionally Appointing Counsel (ECF 3 ). Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/16/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (Copy of Order Emailed to Federal Defenders at CAS_2241@fd.org) (mef) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#6
Sep 16, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Jacob Tyler Metzger on behalf of Todd Blanche, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella (Metzger, Jacob)Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Sep 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Antonino Argueta-Amaya (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Antonino Argueta-Amaya(pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#8
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance Replacing Kara Lee Hartzler by Jessica Agatstein on behalf of Antonino Argueta-Amaya (Agatstein, Jessica)Attorney Jessica Agatstein added to party Antonino Argueta-Amaya(pty:pet)(mef). (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#11
Sep 22, 2026
Petitioner's Motion to Correct Clerical Error on September 16, 2026, Order by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (ggv) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Amend/Correct
#9
Sep 23, 2026
AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Christopher J. LaRose, Markwayne Mullin, Todd M. Lyons, Jesus Rocha, filed by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Agatstein, Jessica) (mef). (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#10
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The Court sets oral argument on the amended habeas petition (ECF 9 ) for October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/24/2026. (no document attached) (jxg3) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Sep 24, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#12
Sep 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance as Co-Counsel by Leah Scaduto on behalf of Antonino Argueta-Amaya (Scaduto, Leah)Attorney Leah Scaduto added to party Antonino Argueta-Amaya(pty:pet) (mef). (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#13
Sep 30, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Metzger, Jacob) (mef). (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#14
Oct 07, 2026
Joint MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit A-D)(Agatstein, Jessica) (mef). (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document:
Leave to File Document
#15
Oct 08, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to amend (ECF 14 ) is granted. By October 9, 2026, petitioner must file his second amended petition as a standalone docket entry. Respondents must file any return by October 16, 2026. The hearing in this case is reset to October 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/08/2026. (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Oct 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
#16
Oct 09, 2026
AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (Second) against Todd Blanche, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, filed by Antonino Argueta-Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D) (Agatstein, Jessica) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#17
Oct 16, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Todd Blanche, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, David J. Venturella. (Metzger, Jacob) (mef). (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#18
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER Granting Habeas Petition (ECF 1 ) and Ordering Release. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/19/2026.(mef) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#19
Oct 19, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: The habeas petition is GRANTED. The case is hereby closed.(mef) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
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