Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00385
Roberto Carlos Segura Escobar v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: January 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Christopher Scarsi
Referred to:
Maria A. Audero
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
February 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41380574 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Segura Escobar. (Attorney Prerna Preshika Lal added to party Roberto Carlos Segura Escobar(pty:pet))(Lal, Prerna) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 28, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Segura Escobar. (Lal, Prerna) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero, 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. (car) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jan 29, 2026
First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to continued civil immigration detention and to stop Respondents transfer of Petitioner from this Courts jurisdiction, and stop his unlawful removal pending full resolution of this case filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Segura Escobar. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit) (Lal, Prerna) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Jan 29, 2026
Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)
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Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)
#6
Jan 29, 2026
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#7
Jan 29, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#8
Jan 29, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
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Amended Complaint/Petition
#9
Jan 29, 2026
Amendment (Motion related)
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Amendment (Motion related)
#10
Feb 02, 2026
Appearance
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Appearance
#11
Feb 02, 2026
Response
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Response
#12
Feb 03, 2026
Leave
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Leave
#13
Feb 03, 2026
TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Counsel's motion to appear remotely at the February 4 hearing on Petitioner's application for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 12 ) is denied. This Court does not permit remote appearances in civil cases. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#14
Feb 03, 2026
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#15
Feb 03, 2026
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Feb 03, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#16
Feb 09, 2026
MINUTES of Hearing on Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order held before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Counsel address the Court. The Court takes the matter (Preliminary Injunction) (ECF No. 4 ) UNDER SUBMISSION and a ruling will be issued. Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Prerna Preshika Lal. Attorney for Defendant(s): Erika S. Rojas, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: Stephen Montes Kerr. Time in Court: 3 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. (smo) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Feb 09, 2026
Motion Hearing
Parties
Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
Party
Roberto Carlos Segura Escobar
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