Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05663

Benitez v. Casey

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Case Information

Filed: October 01, 2026
Assigned to: Linda Lopez
Referred to: Brian J. White
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: October 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 01, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Attorney General of the State of California, Jeremy Casey ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 172660.), filed by Victorino Mendez Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5663-LL-BJW. Judge Linda Lopez and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(mly) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 05, 2026
ORDER Conditionally Appointing Counsel and Setting Briefing Schedule (Returns due by 10/26/2026), (Amended Pleadings due by 10/19/2026) Traverse due by 11/2/2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 10/5/2026.(bdc) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Victorino Mendez Benitez (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Victorino Mendez Benitez(pty:pet) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Oct 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance