Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01070

Victor Hugo Oregel Amezcua v. Kristi Noem

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Case Information

Filed: March 05, 2026
Assigned to: Serena R. Murillo
Referred to: Alicia G. Rosenberg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: March 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Serena R. Murillo and referred to Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg.(Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Petitioner Victor Hugo Oregel Amezcua. (car) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Mar 05, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Victor Hugo Oregel Amezcua. (car) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#3
Mar 05, 2026
MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Victor Hugo Oregel Amezcua. (car) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Mar 06, 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 (car) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Mar 06, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Mar 06, 2026
ORDER REGARDING PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 3 by Judge Serena R. Murillo. To preserve this Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed to a location outside the jurisdictional boundaries of the United States District Court for the Central District of California during the pendency of this action unless and until the Court orders otherwise. See Cal. Energy Comm'n v. Johnson, 767 F.2d 631, 634 (9th Cir. 1985) ("The All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), empowers the federal courts to issue writs of mandamus necessary to protect their prospective jurisdiction."). Further, to ensure Petitioner has adequate access to legal counsel pending a ruling on the Petition, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within this District, absent further order from this Court. *SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES* (gga) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Order
#7
Mar 06, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Serena R. Murillo. 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 this order issuing, 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. (gga) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#8
Mar 09, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#9
Mar 10, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#10
Mar 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Mar 12, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Mar 13, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#13
Mar 16, 2026
Appearance
Main Document: Appearance
Mar 17, 2026
Financial Entry
Mar 18, 2026
Motion Hearing

Parties

Kristi Noem
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Victor Hugo Oregel Amezcua
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