J.P. v. United States of America - Civil Case

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Filed February 23rd, 2026

Detected February 24th, 2026

Summary

A new civil case, J.P. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons et al), was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-01576, and the initial filings include a complaint and related procedural documents.

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A new civil case, J.P. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons et al), has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, bearing case number 3:26-cv-01576. The initial filings on February 23, 2026, include the complaint, proposed summons, civil cover sheet, and an ex parte application. The nature of the suit is listed as 'P.I.: Other' with the U.S. Government as the defendant.

This filing initiates a legal proceeding that will require the defendant, the U.S. Government (specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons and others), to respond. Legal professionals involved in representing the government agency will need to manage discovery, potential motions, and court appearances. While no specific compliance actions are immediately required for external entities, the case outcome could set precedents or clarify legal interpretations relevant to the operations of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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J.P. v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS et al

Case Number: 3:26-cv-01576 Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other Date Filed:

February 23, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 23, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-23-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Jorge Avalos, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21682806.). Filed by J.P.. (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
| 02-23-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
| 02-23-26 | 3 | Civil Cover Sheet by J.P. . (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Exhibit)(Gaines, Jeffrey) |
| 02-23-26 | 4 | Ex Parte Application re [2] Proposed Summons, [3] Civil Cover Sheet, [1] Complaint filed by J.P.. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration, # (2) Proposed Order)(Gaines, Jeffrey) |
| 02-23-26 | 5 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by J.P... (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
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