Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00849

#1

Feb 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge David O. Carter and referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID.), filed by Petitioner Xiwen Wu. (et) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#2

Feb 13, 2026

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 3006A filed by Petitioner Xiwen Wu. (et) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#3

Feb 22, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge David O. Carter and referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver, 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: 02/22/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING ANSWER/RETURN TO PETITION by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: To preserve the Court's jurisdiction, Respondents are enjoined from transferring, relocating, or removing Petitioner outside of the Central District of California pending final resolution of this case or further order of the Court. The Clerk of this Court shall promptly (a) serve electronic copies of the Petition and a copy of this Order on Respondents and the United States Attorney for the Central District of California, or his authorized agent, in accordance with Rule 4(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and (b) serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner's counsel of record. Within seven (7) days after the date of this Order, Respondents shall file a Notice of Appearance that designates the attorney in charge of the case, together with the address where the attorney may be served and the attorney's telephone number and e-mail address. This information is important to ensure accurate service of Court documents. Respondent Pamela Bondi to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/23/2026; Thomas P. Giles to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/23/2026; Todd Lyons to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/23/2026; D. Marin to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/23/2026; Kristi Noem to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/23/2026. 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. (See document for further details) (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Petition) (edr) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#5

Feb 23, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. On February 13, 2026, Xiwen Wu ("Petitioner"), a detainee in immigration custody proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. No. 1. Additionally, Petitioner filed a Motion for Appointment of Counsel on February 13, 2026. Dkt. No. 2.The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD") has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of the issuance 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 the case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See attached) (edr) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#6

Feb 23, 2026

Notice Of No Intent To Appear filed by Petitioner Xiwen Wu. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#7

Feb 24, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Xiwen Wu. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 41095. (ee) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Financial Entry

#8

Feb 25, 2026

MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by petitioner Xiwen Wu. (chk) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#9

Mar 09, 2026

Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order

#10

Mar 11, 2026

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

#11

Mar 11, 2026

Notice (Other)

#12

Mar 12, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#13

Mar 12, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#14

Mar 23, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#15

Mar 23, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#16

May 27, 2026

Order

#17

May 27, 2026

Judgment

#18

Jun 11, 2026

Mail Returned

#19

Jun 25, 2026

Mail Returned