Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03817
Shapan v. Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: December 31, 2025
Assigned to:
Andrew G. Schopler
Referred to:
Valerie E. Torres
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: February 06, 2026
Last Activity:
March 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 26, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Filing fee $ 5, IFP not Filed, Filing Fee Due), filed by MD Nurulhuda Shapan. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3817-AGS-VET. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case.(dim) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
#2
Jan 02, 2026
ORDER Requiring Response. Respondent Must Answer the Petition by 01/16/2026. Any Reply by Petitioner Must be Filed by 01/23/2026. Oral Argument Hearing set for 1/30/2026 at 11:00 AM before District Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 01/02/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(mef)
#3
Jan 07, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Jan 16, 2026
Return to Petition
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Return to Petition
#5
Jan 16, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5, Paid on 1/16/2026 (no document attached) (bdc) (ggv) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Filing
Jan 16, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#6
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER (AGS): Since petitioner paid the filing fee, the order to show cause (ECF 3 ) is discharged without further Court action. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 01/20/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#7
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER (AGS): Respondent's counsel is directed to coordinate petitioner's remote participation at the upcoming hearing, preferably by videoconference or, if that is unavailable, by telephone. Respondent's counsel is also directed to provide a status update on petitioner's removal proceedings following his January 23, 2026 removal hearing. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 01/20/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (mxa) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#8
Jan 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
Jan 20, 2026
Order
#9
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER (AGS): On January 30, 2026, the Court attempted to have an oral argument. At the hearing, the Court became aware that petitioner needs a Bengali interpreter. The Court may set a further hearing if it can locate an appropriate interpreter. If it cannot locate one expeditiously, the Court will rule on the parties' papers. (Court Reporter/ECR James Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney MD Nurulhuda Shapan, PRO SE). (Defendant Attorney Juliet Keene). (no document attached) (lrc) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Jan 30, 2026
Oral Argument Hearing
#10
Jan 31, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The Court has secured a Bengali interpreter for petitioner. The Court resets the oral argument hearing to February 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Given the technical issues of the last hearing, respondents' counsel must coordinate filing a writ to facilitate petitioner's in-person participation. (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Jan 31, 2026
~Util - Set Hearings
#11
Feb 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#12
Feb 05, 2026
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On February 5, 2026, the Court held a hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (ECF 1) is denied. The Clerk is directed to issue a judgment and close this case. (Court Reporter/ECR James Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney MD Nurulhuda Shapan, PRO SE).(Defendant Attorney Robbin O. Lee). (Interpreters: Dan DeCoursey, Rodrigo Contreras, Debbir Dasgupta [BENGALI]). (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (lrc) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Feb 05, 2026
Oral Argument Hearing
#13
Feb 06, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
#14
Mar 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
Parties
Shapan
Party
Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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