Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05930
Colima Benitez v. LaRose
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Filed: October 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Benjamin J. Cheeks
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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October 21, 2026
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#1
Oct 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Christopher J. LaRose ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 173051.), filed by Rutilo Colima Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5930-RBM-BJW. Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(mly) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks for all further proceedings. The new case number is 26CV5930-BJC-BJW.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (jpp) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Oct 19, 2026
Order of Judge Transfer
#3
Oct 21, 2026
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule for Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Appointing Counsel (ECF No. 1 ), ( Amended Pleadings due by 10/27/2026, Responses due by 11/3/2026, Traverse due by 11/10/2026), Attorney Federal Defenders for Rutilo Colima Benitez added. Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 10/20/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(axc1) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
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Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#4
Oct 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Rutilo Colima Benitez (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Rutilo Colima Benitez(pty:pet)(axc1). (Entered: 10/21/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
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