Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00548

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Feb 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241). Case assigned to Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID.), filed by Petitioner Favio Suastegui Moreno. (et) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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Feb 06, 2026

MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Favio Suastegui Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). (et) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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Feb 06, 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 A. Joel Richlin, 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: 02/06/2026)

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Feb 06, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order. (Dkt. 2 ). Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file an Opposition to Petitioners Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order no later than February 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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Feb 06, 2026

MINUTES (In Chambers) Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defense to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California (FPD) has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven (7) days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (See document for further information). (aco) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#6

Feb 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Feb 09, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#8

Feb 09, 2026

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

Notice (Other)

#10

Feb 12, 2026

Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order

#11

Feb 13, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ENTRY by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: Now that the District Judge has ruled on and denied Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, the Court directs Respondents to file a response to the Petition on the merits no later than February 20, 2026. Petitioner shall have until March 6, 2026 to file a response. The Court is granting Petitioner additional time to respond because he is proceeding pro se and is in custody. Petitioner can also request additional time upon a showing of good cause. Once the Court receives Petitioner's response, the Court will take the matter under submission without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cgm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

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Feb 13, 2026

Withdrawal (Document or Motion)

Feb 13, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#14

Feb 20, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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Feb 24, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)