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Filed: December 15, 2025
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Daniel J. Albregts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 15, 2025
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Garcia Vergara Nelson Javier. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for WHC)(DLS) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Dec 15, 2025
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. (AMMi)
Dec 15, 2025
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#2
Dec 17, 2025
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:25-cv-02495-JAD-DJA. (DLS) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Dec 19, 2025
Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Dec 19, 2025
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Dec 22, 2025
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Dec 29, 2025
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Dec 29, 2025
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Dec 29, 2025
USM Return
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USM Return
Dec 29, 2025
Attorney update in case: Attorney Rene Valladares withdrawn from the case. (Irvin, Sylvia)
Dec 29, 2025
Withdraw Counsel
#9
Jan 02, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#10
Jan 07, 2026
Motion Appointment of Counsel
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Motion Appointment of Counsel
#11
Jan 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 1/8/2026. ORDER Granting 9 Stipulation.With good cause appearing, the stipulation to extend time 9 is GRANTED. The federal respondents' deadline to respond to the petition is extended to 1/8/26, nunc pro tunc to 1/2/26. The petitioner's deadline to file a reply is extended to 1/15/26. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Jan 08, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#14
Jan 15, 2026
Exhibit
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Exhibit
#15
Jan 29, 2026
Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel
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Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel
Feb 03, 2026
Attorney update in case: Attorney Christian Ramses Ruiz withdrawn from the case. (Johnson, Summer)
Feb 03, 2026
Withdraw Counsel
#16
Mar 31, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#17
Apr 23, 2026
Motion Temporary Restraining Order
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Motion Temporary Restraining Order
#18
Apr 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/23/2026. Petitioner Nelson Javier Garcia Vergara moves for a temporary restraining order directing his immediate release from immigration custody. 17 The government's response to that motion is due by April 28, 2026. The petitioner's reply will be due on May 4, 2026. The parties must include in their briefs any updates regarding Garcia's Ninth Circuit appeal and whether there have been any procedural changes that may affect under what statutory authority he is now detained. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Apr 23, 2026
Minute Order
#19
May 05, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#20
May 06, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/6/2026. Petitioner Nelson Javier Garcia Vergara's motion for a temporary restraining order 17 will be heard on a stacked calendar at 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, in person before District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey in Courtroom 6D of the Lloyd D. George Courthouse. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
#21
May 06, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#22
May 06, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
May 06, 2026
Minute Order
#23
May 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/7/2026. The federal respondents move for a retroactive 10-day extension of time to file their response to the petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. 22 Due to this court's strong preference for deciding important cases like this one on their merits, the respondents' motion is GRANTED. The response to the petitioner's TRO motion is now due on May 8, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
May 07, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#24
May 08, 2026
Response
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Response
May 12, 2026
Motion Hearing
Parties
Bondi
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Nelson Javier
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