Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00701

#1

Feb 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41511556 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner B. S.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration by Next Friend) (Attorney Cynthia Isabel Felix added to party B. S.Z.(pty:pet))(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 02/14/2026)

#2

Feb 14, 2026

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Petitioner B. S.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration ISO Application to File Under Seal)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 02/14/2026)

#3

Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#4

Feb 18, 2026

Text Only Entry - In order to proceed with this litigation, Petitioners are ordered to file with the Court individual motions requesting a guardian ad litem for each individual Petitioner pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (im) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#5

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO HABEAS PETITION by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. [SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES.] (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (san) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#9

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONERS' APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL AND PROCEED BY PSEUDONYM by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: granting 2 APPLICATION to Seal Document. The Application for Leave to File Under Seal and Proceed by Pseudonym is Hereby Granted given the sensitive personally identifying information of the minors and their parents. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

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#6

Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#7

Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#8

Feb 25, 2026

ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Toby Biswas)(Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Alex J. Adams(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Ana Babudar(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Ruby Hernandez(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Niky Hymel(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Robert F. Kennedy, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Angie Salazar(pty:res))(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#10

Mar 02, 2026

TRAVERSE filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration by Cynthia Isabel Felix, # 2 Declaration Declaration by Juliana Durning)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#11

Mar 02, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for AMCR filed by Petitioner A.M.C.R.. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#12

Mar 02, 2026

APPLICATION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for BSZ filed by Petitioner B.S.Z.. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#13

Mar 02, 2026

APPLICATION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for KMOR filed by Petitioner K.M.O.R.. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#14

Mar 03, 2026

(In Chambers): Order Granting Applications for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian Ad Litem for Petitioners B.S.Z., A.M.C.R., and K.M.O.R. [Dkt. Nos. 11, 12, 13] by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. [See Order for details.] (san) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#15

Mar 10, 2026

DECLARATION of Toby R. Biswas re Answer to Complaint,, 8 Updated Declaration of Toby Biswas (mj) filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#16

Mar 16, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Updated Declaration by Toby Biswas Declaration 15 filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Application to Strike, # 2 Declaration Proposed Counter Declaration) (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#17

Mar 16, 2026

First EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Updated Declaration by Toby Biswas Declaration 15, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Updated Declaration by Toby Biswas Declaration 15 16 filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#18

Mar 18, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order (1) Granting Petitioners' First Amended Ex Parte Application [Dkt. No. 17 ]; and (2) Setting Hearing on Habeas Petition by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: granting 17 EX PARTE APPLICATION. The Court sets a hearing on the Petition for March 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The Courtroom Deputy will provide the Zoom information to the parties counsel. Petitioners and Respondents' counsel will be prepared to discuss the status of the Petitioners sponsor applications. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#19

Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Caitlin Jolley counsel for Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. Changing firm name and address to Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Changing e-mail to cjolley@immdef.org. Filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. (Jolley, Caitlin) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#20

Mar 25, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held before Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: ORR is ordered to produce the Release Order and Sponsor Care Agreement pertaining to B.S.Z.'s release to Petitioners' counsel by April 1, 2026. As to Petitioner A.M.C.R., who has been in ORR custody since July 15, 2025, Respondents are ordered to file a status report by April 1, 2026,attaching the March 6, 2026 denial letter of A.M.C.R.s sponsor and providinginformation and any documentation regarding the identity of any new sponsor, alternate care giver or household member, to whom ORR could release the child.As to Petitioner K.M.O.R., who has been in ORR custody since July 17,2025, Respondents are ordered to file a status report by April 1, 2026,attaching the March 2026 denial letter and the underlying evidence andinformation supporting the denial and any information linking theallegations to K.M.O.R.'s mother. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Court Recorder: Court Smart 03/25/26. (im) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#21

Mar 26, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R. for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Cynthia Felix at cynthia@immdef.org with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#22

Mar 30, 2026

TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 3/25/2026, 10:07 a.m. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: ECHO REPORTING, INC., phone number (858) 453-7590. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/20/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/29/2026. (ls) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#23

Mar 30, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/25/2026, 10:07 a.m. re Transcript 22 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Notice of Filing Transcript

#24

Apr 01, 2026

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#25

Apr 01, 2026

DECLARATION of Elizabeth Kronk re Status Conference - optional html form,,,,, Terminate Hearings,,,, 20 filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#26

Apr 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Cynthia Isabel Felix ISO Status Report, # 2 Exhibit A)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#27

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS' APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF COURT FOR FILING UNDER SEAL by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, 24 . [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] (san) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#28

Apr 03, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT NOTICE OF LODGING DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal 27 filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Notification of denial letter for the sponsor application, # 2 Evidentiary record file for the denial of the sponsor application, # 3 Notification of denial letter for the sponsor application)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#29

Apr 08, 2026

(In Chambers): Order Setting Status Conference by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: The Court has reviewed the separate status reports submitted by the parties. Dkt. Nos. 25, 26 . The Court sets a Status Conference for April 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The Courtroom Deputy will provide the Zoom information to the parties' counsel. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#30

Apr 16, 2026

MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/23/2026 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) Court Recorder: Court Smart 04/16/26. (sh) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#31

Apr 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl ISO Updated Status Report)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#32

Apr 17, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT re Status Conference - optional html form, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings 30 filed by Petitioner A.M.C.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl ISO Updated Status Report, # 2 Exhibit A to Decl ISO Updated Status Report)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#33

Apr 17, 2026

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Document to File Under Seal, # 2 Proposed Order)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#34

Apr 20, 2026

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS'APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OFCOURT FOR FILING UNDER SEAL by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: granting 33 APPLICATION to file document under seal. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#35

Apr 22, 2026

APPLICATION to Of Court For Respondents Out-Of-State Witnesses To Testify By Videoconferencing Software RESPONDENTS APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF COURT FOR RESPONDENTS OUT-OF-STATE WITNESSES TO TESTIFY BY VIDEOCONFERENCING SOFTWARE (mj) filed by Federal Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. Application set for hearing on 4/23/2026 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Respondents Application For Leave Of Court For Respondents Out-Of-State Witnesses To Testify By Videoconferencing Software) (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#36

Apr 22, 2026

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS' APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF COURT FOR RESPONDENTS' OUT-OF-STATE WITNESSES TO TESTIFY BY VIDEOCONFERENCING SOFTWARE by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: granting 35 APPLICATION : The following witnesses for the Respondents, from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), may testify by videoconferencing software at the evidentiary hearing scheduled for April 23, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#37

Apr 23, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing Re Petitioner A.M.C.R. held before Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, By April 28, 2026, the parties' counsel will each file a Status Report regarding A.M.C.R.'s father's sponsorship application and Office of Refugee Resettlement ("ORR") vetting of A.M.C.R.'s father. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) Court Recorder: Court Smart 04/23/26. (sh) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#38

Apr 28, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#39

Apr 28, 2026

STATUS REPORT in support of release to LACN filed by Petitioners A.M.C.R., B.S.Z., K.M.O.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Cynthia Felix ISO status report re release to LACN)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#40

Apr 28, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT re Evidentiary Hearing,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 37 filed by Petitioner A.M.C.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl ISO Updated Status Report, # 2 Exhibit A and B)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#41

May 04, 2026

MINUTE (In Chambers): Order Requiring Further Status Report Regarding A.M.C.R. by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: By May 8, 2026, Respondents shall submit a further status report. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#42

May 08, 2026

FURTHER STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#43

May 08, 2026

STATUS REPORT Re Treatment of AMCR in ORR filed by Petitioner A.M.C.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Status Report RE Treatment of AMCR in ORR)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#44

May 11, 2026

Text Only Entry - The Court has reviewed the status reports filed on May 8, 2026. The Court will conduct a status conference via zoom on May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Both parties will update the Court regarding the information in their status reports. To the extent needed to provide the Court with specific information, Respondents' counsel should have an ORR representative who is familiar with the vetting process for A.M.C.R.'s sponsors and with his medical condition and scheduled surgery and recovery attend the hearing. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (im) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

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#45

May 13, 2026

ORDER RELEASING PETITIONER A.M.C.R. TO HIS BIOLOGICAL FATHER by Judge Anne Hwang, re Miscellaneous Document 42, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . The Court ORDERS as follows:A.M.C.R. is to be released to his biological father on May 14, 2026, or shortly thereafter, taking into account A.M.C.R.'s medical condition and the logistics of his release from ORR to his biological father. (SEE DOCUMENT FRO DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#46

May 20, 2026

MINUTE (In Chambers): Order Requiring Status Report Re Release of K.M.O.R. and A.M.C.R. by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: Respondents are ordered to submit a status report by May 26, 2026, confirming that both K.M.O.R. and A.M.C.R. have been released from the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. (sh) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#47

May 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Ruby Hernandez, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 05/22/2026)