Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00721
CARMELA MENDOZA CASTELLON v. JAMES JANECKA
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Case Information
Filed: February 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong
Referred to:
Autumn D. Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
08:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
May 23, 2026
Docket Entries
#1
Feb 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41514764 for $5 filing fee, filed by PETITIONERS CARMELA MENDOZA CASTELLON, CHUNYAN WANG. (Attorney Nicolette Glazer added to party CARMELA MENDOZA CASTELLON(pty:pet), Attorney Nicolette Glazer added to party CHUNYAN WANG(pty:pet))(Glazer, Nicolette) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 16, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner CARMELA MENDOZA CASTELLON. (Glazer, Nicolette) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Feb 17, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Feb 18, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#5
Mar 24, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#6
Apr 09, 2026
Response
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Response
#7
Apr 09, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the USA
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the USA
#8
Apr 17, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#9
Apr 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#10
May 23, 2026
Voluntary Dismissal of Party(ies) (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1))
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Voluntary Dismissal of Party(ies) (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1))