Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00918
Jose Luis Munoz Zabala v. Mark Bowen
Active
Case Information
Filed: February 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Monica Ramirez Almadani
Referred to:
Maria A. Audero
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Active
Last Activity:
February 28, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Feb 25, 2026
[MOTION FOR HABEAS CORPUS] PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Feb 25, 2026
MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 25, 2026
REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment of Counsel
#4
Feb 26, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Request 60 IFP Request)(et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero, 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: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Feb 26, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Habeas Corpus 1 and Petitioners Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 2 . Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the TRO by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Upon receipt of the opposition brief, or if no opposition brief is filed, Court shall take the matter under submission or order a hearing or reply brief if necessary. Respondents shall not transfer or remove Petitioner pending the Court's decision on the TRO Application. Respondents shall personally serve Petitioner with their opposition and all Court orders issued in this matter. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#7
Feb 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Feb 28, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Main Document:
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Parties
Jose Luis Munoz Zabala
Party
Mark Bowen
Party