Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05909

#1

Oct 15, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Chay Kong. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - B)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5909-TWR-MMP. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case. (Haddad, Megan)(wxa) (mjw). (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#2

Oct 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER Requiring Response to Petition. In his 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner Chay Kong alleges, among other things, that he was not provided sufficient notice or an opportunity to be heard--as required by 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.13(i)(3) and 241.4(l)--prior to his re-detention in September 2026, and that there is no significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001). The Court ORDERS Respondents TO SHOW CAUSE on or before October 23, 2026, why Petitioner should not be released from custody on those bases. (no document attached) (sxd) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#3

Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Chay Kong (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Chay Kong(pty:pet) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Order Setting Briefing Schedule - Habeas Corpus