Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00884
Vilchez Manzanares v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: February 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Lazoro Aenlle-Rocha
Referred to:
A. Joel Richlin
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 24, 2026
(STRICKEN ON APRIL 6, 2026; REFER TO CM/ECF DOCKET NO. 24.) PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (sh) Modified on 4/6/2026 (tf). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Feb 24, 2026
(STRICKEN ON APRIL 6, 2026; REFER TO CM/ECF DOCKET NO. 24.) EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PROPOSED ORDER filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (sh) Modified on 4/6/2026 (tf). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 24, 2026
(STRICKEN ON APRIL 6, 2026; REFER TO CM/ECF DOCKET NO. 24.) MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (sh) Modified on 4/6/2026 (tf). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Feb 24, 2026
(STRICKEN ON APRIL 6, 2026; REFER TO CM/ECF DOCKET NO. 24.) EMERGENCY MOTION FOR STAY OF REMOVAL filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (sh) Modified on 4/6/2026 (tf). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Stay Order (other)
#5
Feb 24, 2026
(STRICKEN ON APRIL 6, 2026; REFER TO CM/ECF DOCKET NO. 24.) MOTION TO EXPEDITE CONSIDERATION filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (sh) Modified on 4/6/2026 (tf). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Consideration
#6
Feb 24, 2026
AFFIDAVIT OF NEXT FRIEND by affiant: Kenia Guadalupe Jiminez Lopez re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order 3, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION MOTION for Consideration 5, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay 4, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares (sh) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Affidavit
#7
Feb 24, 2026
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order 3, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION MOTION for Consideration 5, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay 4, Affidavit, 6, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 served on 2/21/2026. (sh) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#8
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha 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. (sh) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#9
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this Order, 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. IT IS SO ORDERED. (asi) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#10
Feb 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, Warden Desert View Facility. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for Warden, DHS, ICE for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Warden, DHS, ICE. (Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Warden Desert View Facility(pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Feb 27, 2026
Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order 3, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION MOTION for Consideration 5, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay 4, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, Warden Desert View Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Removal Order)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#12
Feb 27, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, Warden Desert View Facility, re Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 11 served on 2/27/2026. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#13
Mar 03, 2026
Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#14
Mar 06, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE ACTION SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF NEXT FRIEND STANDING AND FAILURE TO RETAIN COUNSEL by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Accordingly, the court ORDERS Jimnez Lpez and Petitioner to show cause in writing ("OSC "), on or before March 27, 2026, why the action should not be dismissed for: (1) lack of Next Friend standing by Jimnez Lpez, and (2) failure to retain counsel. To preserve the court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, it is OR DERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until this court orders otherwise. Given Petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this court, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be tra nsferred outside this District absent further order from this court. Finally, Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a physical copy of the Petition (Dkt. 1) and this Order within one (1) business day of the date of this Order. Respondents shall also provide Petitioner with physical copies of the parties' responses to this OSC within one (1) business day of their filing. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk)
#15
Mar 16, 2026
Mail Returned addressed to Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) - optional html form, 8 (san) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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Mail Returned
#16
Mar 30, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: As it is unclear whether Petitioner received a copy of the court's March 6, 2026 Order to Show Cause Why the Action Should Not Be Dismissed for Lack of Next Friend Standing and Failure to Retain Counsel ("OSC," (Dkt. 14 ), the court: (1) EXTENDS Petitioner's deadline to respond to the OSC to April 17, 2026; (2) ORDERS Respondents to serve Petitioner with a physical copy of the Order within one (1) day of the date of this Order; and (3) ORDERS the Clerk of the court to mail a copy of the Order to Kenia G. Jimenez Lopez at 19013 Gault St., Reseda CA, 91335-3911. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/30/2026)
#17
Mar 30, 2026
PRO SE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241; MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; AND REQUEST FOR STAY OF REMOVAL, TRANSFER, OR THIRD-COUNTRY REMOVAL filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (lc) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND Release of Funds AND Stay Order (other) AND Writ
#18
Mar 30, 2026
ULTRA-EXTENSIVE MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PENDING ADJUDICATION OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES; REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION; AND PROPOSED ORDER filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (lc) Modified on 3/30/2026 (lc). (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#19
Mar 30, 2026
MOTION TO EXPEDITE PROCEEDINGS (ULTRA EXTENSO) filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (lc) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Expedite
#20
Mar 30, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION FOR STAY OF REMOVAL (ULTRA EXTENSIVE VERSION) filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (lc) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Stay Order (other)
#21
Mar 30, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO) filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (lc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/30/2026: # 1 LODGED proposed order) (lc). (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#22
Mar 30, 2026
PROOF OF SERVICE of Pro Se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (28 U.S.C. § 2241) - Motion for Immediate Release; Motion to Expedite; Request for Stay of Removal /Transfer/ Third-Country Removal; All supporting exhibits and attachments 17, 18, 19, 21, 20, served on (date is blank) filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (lc) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Mar 30, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#23
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR RESPONSES TO PETITIONER'S MOTIONS 18, 20, 21 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: On March 30, 2026, pro se Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares filed documents titled "Ultra-Extensive Motion for Immediate Release Pending Adjudication of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" (Dkt. 18), "Emergency Motion for Stay of Removal" (Dkt. 20), and Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) (Dkt. 21). The court sets the following briefing schedule on the Motions. Respondents' responses to the Motions shall be filed on or before April 8, 2026.Petitioners deadline to file replies in support of the Motions shall be April 22, 2026. The Motions shall be taken under submission as of April 2, 2026, and the court will set the Motions for hearing if the court deems one necessary or appropriate. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a physical copy of this Order and any responses to the Motions, within one (1) business day of their filing dates. To preserve the court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until this court orders otherwise. Further, given Petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this court and maintaining adequate access to legal counsel throughout the duration of these proceedings, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred outside this District absent further order from this court. (lc) Modified on 4/9/2026 (tf). (Entered: 04/01/2026)
#24
Apr 06, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: In light of Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares' ("Petitioner") filing of amended documents (Dkts. 17 through 21 ), the court STRIKES the documents filed by Kenia Guadalupe Jimenez Lopez on Petitioner's behalf (Dkts. 1 through 6 ). The March 6, 2026 Order to Show Cause (Dkt. 14 ) is DISCHARGED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a physical copy of this Order within 1 day of receiving notice of the Order. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/06/2026)
Apr 06, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#25
Apr 08, 2026
OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 21, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay 20, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, Warden Desert View Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Rodriguez Bond Order of the Immigration Judge (January 14, 2026))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#26
Apr 09, 2026
DECLARATION OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, Warden Desert View Facility, re Text Only Scheduling Notice,, 24, Response in Opposition to Motion, 25, Order,,,,,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,,,,,, 23 Personal Service of ECF 23, 24, and 25 served on 4/1/26, 4/7/26, and 4/9/26. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#27
May 13, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Reply Out of Time filed by Petitioner Enrique Antonio Vilchez Manzanares. (Attachments: # 1 LODGED PROPOSED REPLY) (mrv) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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Leave to File Document
Sep 21, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#29
Sep 28, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#30
Sep 29, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#31
Oct 22, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#32
Oct 22, 2026
Reply
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Reply
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