Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-06024
Mendez v. Warden of Imperial Regional Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: October 22, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons, Jr
Referred to:
Guillermo Cabrera
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 23, 2026
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#1
Oct 22, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Jesus Rocha, Warden of Imperial Regional Detention Facility ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 173158.), filed by Juan Andres Mendez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Letter, # 4 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-6024-JES-GC. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera are assigned to the case.(mly) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
#2
Oct 22, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Juan Andres Mendez. (mly) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Oct 23, 2026
ORDER Conditionally Appointing Counsel [ECF Nos. 1, 2 ]. Notice due by 10/30/2026, Responses due by 10/30/2026, Amended Pleadings due by 11/6/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 10/23/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (maq) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
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Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#4
Oct 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Juan Andres Mendez (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Juan Andres Mendez(pty:pet) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
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