Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00819

#1

Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41558645 for $5 filing fee, filed by Plaintiff Saul Cruz Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-6, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Xavier V Chavez added to party Saul Cruz Flores(pty:pla))(Chavez, Xavier) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#2

Feb 20, 2026

First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Civil Rights Violation filed by Plaintiff Saul Cruz Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Motion for Issuance Order to Show Cause) (Chavez, Xavier) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#3

Feb 20, 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 Stephanie S. Christensen, 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: 02/20/2026)

#4

Feb 20, 2026

ORDER by Judge John A. Kronstadt:On February 20, 2026, Saul Cruz Flores (Petitioner) filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus (Petition (Dkt. 1)). The same day, Petitioner filed an application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO (Dkt. 2)). The following briefing schedule is set as to the TRO:On or before February 23, 2026, Respondents shall file any response to the Application. If Respondents file a response, Petitioner may file a reply, not to exceed ten pages, on or before February 24, 2026. Upon the completion of the briefing, a determination will be made whether to take the Petition under submission or to set a hearing. (kr) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#5

Feb 23, 2026

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