Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-06269

Santos Cruz v. ICE/DHS

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Filed: November 03, 2026

Assigned to: Benjamin J. Cheeks

Referred to: David D. Leshner

Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee

Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)

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Last Activity: November 04, 2026

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#1

Nov 03, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against ICE/DHS ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 173451.), filed by Jose Luis Santos Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Envelope)The new case number is 3:26-cv-6269-BJC-DDL. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Jorge Luis Santos Cruz)(ddo) (Entered: 11/04/2026)

Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Habeas RECAP PACER

#2

Nov 04, 2026

ORDER Appointing Counsel and Setting Briefing Schedule on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, ( Amended Pleadings due by 11/18/2026, Responses due by 11/25/2026, Traverse due by 12/2/2026), Attorney Federal Defenders for Jorge Luis Santos Cruz added. Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 11/4/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(axc1)

Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

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#3

Nov 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Jorge Luis Santos Cruz (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Jorge Luis Santos Cruz(pty:pet) (Entered: 11/04/2026)

Main Document: Notice of Appearance

Habeas RECAP PACER