Central District of California • 2:26-cv-00404
Enmanuel De Jesus Medrano-Rocha v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: January 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenly Kiya Kato
Referred to:
Alicia G. Rosenberg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
March 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41281289 for $5 filing fee, filed by Plaintiff Enmanuel De Jesus Medrano-Rocha. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Nicole Norma King added to party Enmanuel De Jesus Medrano-Rocha(pty:pla))(King, Nicole) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 15, 2026
for Writ of Habeas Corpus AMENDED PETITION against Defendant Ernesto Santacruz Jr. amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, filed by Plaintiff Enmanuel De Jesus Medrano-Rocha(King, Nicole) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Amended Complaint/Petition
#3
Jan 16, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (et) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jan 21, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Jan 21, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Dkt. 4 ) Respondents are hereby ordered to file an Opposition no later than January 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#6
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Jan 22, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#8
Jan 23, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Jan 26, 2026
Response
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Response
#10
Feb 16, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#11
Mar 05, 2026
Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#12
Mar 13, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Parties
Enmanuel De Jesus Medrano-Rocha
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Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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