Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00483

Ernesto De La Cruz Bonilla v. Patrick J. Lechleiter

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Case Information

Filed: February 03, 2026
Assigned to: Andre Birotte Jr.
Referred to: David T Bristow
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: February 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 13, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Feb 18, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO HABEAS PETITION by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. If Respondent does not contend that the Petition can be decided without the Court reaching the merits of Petitioner's claims, then Respondent shall file and serve an Answer to Petition within fourteen (14) days of the service date of this order. Motions to Dismiss shall be filed by 3/4/2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) 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. (Attachments: # 1 PETITION, # 2 CV-11B CONSENT) (sh) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition

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Ernesto De La Cruz Bonilla
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Patrick J. Lechleiter
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