Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01068

#1

Mar 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41677703 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioners I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G., I AR, I. H.G., D.G. L.G.. (Attorney Cynthia Isabel Felix added to party I AR(pty:pet), Attorney Cynthia Isabel Felix added to party I. H.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Cynthia Isabel Felix added to party D.G. L.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Cynthia Isabel Felix added to party I.N. R.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Cynthia Isabel Felix added to party X.A. R.G.(pty:pet))(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#2

Mar 06, 2026

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Petitioners I AR, I. H.G., D.G. L.G., I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration ISO Application to File Under Seal)(Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#3

Mar 06, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioners I AR, I. H.G., D.G. L.G., I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G.. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#4

Mar 09, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, 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: 03/09/2026)

#5

Mar 13, 2026

Declaration of Next Friend re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 1 (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#6

Mar 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#7

Mar 13, 2026

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: APPLICATION to file document under seal 2 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (dc) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#8

Mar 13, 2026

RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION to file document under seal 2, Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, 7 by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The parties are to lodged their proposed order with the Court. (dc) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#9

Mar 13, 2026

Text Only Entry- In order to proceed with this litigation, Petitioners are ordered to file with the Court individual motions requesting a guardian ad litem for each individual Petitioner pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

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#10

Mar 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta counsel for Petitioners I. H.G., D.G. L.G., I. A. R., I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G.. Adding Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta as counsel of record for I.A.R., I.H.G., X.A.R.G., I.N.R.G., D.G.L.G. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta. (Attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta added to party I. H.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta added to party D.G. L.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta added to party I. A. R.(pty:pet), Attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta added to party I.N. R.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Maria Alejandra Martinez Zavaleta added to party X.A. R.G.(pty:pet))(Martinez Zavaleta, Maria) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#11

Mar 23, 2026

*STRICKEN PER ECF No. 17 First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for D.G.L.G. filed by Petitioner D.G. L.G.. (Navarro, Mayra) Modified on 3/24/2026 (dc). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#12

Mar 23, 2026

*STRICKEN PER ECF No. 17 First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.A.R. filed by Petitioner I. A. R.. (Navarro, Mayra) Modified on 3/24/2026 (dc). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#13

Mar 23, 2026

*STRICKEN PER ECF No. 17 First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.H.G. filed by Petitioner I. H.G.. (Navarro, Mayra) Modified on 3/24/2026 (dc). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#14

Mar 23, 2026

*STRICKEN PER ECF No. 17 First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.N.R.G. filed by Petitioner I.N. R.G.. (Navarro, Mayra) Modified on 3/24/2026 (dc). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#15

Mar 23, 2026

*STRICKEN PER ECF No. 17 First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for X.A.R.G. filed by Petitioner X.A. R.G.. (Navarro, Mayra) Modified on 3/24/2026 (dc). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#16

Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.A.R. 12, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for D.G.L.G. 11, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.H.G. 13, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.N.R.G. 14, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for X.A.R.G. 15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (dc) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#17

Mar 23, 2026

RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.A.R. 12, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for D.G.L.G. 11, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.H.G. 13, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.N.R.G. 14, First PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for X.A.R.G. 15 by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The document is stricken. (dc) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#18

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONERS' APPLICATION TO PROCEED BY PSEUDONYM AND LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting 2 APPLICATION to Seal Document (dc) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#19

Mar 25, 2026

Text Only Entry: For any petition, motion, or application, Petitioner must file a separate proposed order for each petition pursuant to L.R. 7-20 which reads, "Orders on Motions and Applications. A separate proposed order shall be lodged with any motion or application requiring an order of the Court, pursuant to L.R. 52-4.1. Unless exempted from electronic filing pursuant to L.R. 5-4.2, each proposed order shall comply with L.R. 5-4.4. Additionally, pursuant to L.R. 5-4.4.2, Petitioner must email a copy of any proposed orders, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, to the assigned judges generic chambers email address, either by using the Proposed Orders link within the CM/ECF System or by sending a separate email with the subject line in the following format: Courts's divisional office, year, case type, case number, document control number assigned to the main document at the time of filing, judges initials, and filer (party) type and name (e.g. ED26CV01068-ODW-ACCV) THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#20

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for D.G.L.G. filed by Petitioner D.G. L.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#21

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.A.R. filed by Petitioner I. A. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#22

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.N.R.G. filed by Petitioner I.N. R.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#23

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.H.G. filed by Petitioner I. H.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#24

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Appointment of Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for X.A.R.G. filed by Petitioner X.A. R.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#25

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting 20 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for D.G.L.G (rec) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#26

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting 21 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.A.R. (rec) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#27

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting 22 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.N.R.G. (rec) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#28

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting 23 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for I.H.G. (rec) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#29

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting 24 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing Erica Santamaria as Guardian ad Litem for X.A.R.G. (rec) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 25, 2026

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#30

Apr 07, 2026

APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause re: Habeas Petition filed by Petitioners I. H.G., D.G. L.G., I. A. R., I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Mayra) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#31

Apr 08, 2026

Text Only Entry: Order by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Respondents have not filed a response. Respondents have 3 calendar days from the entry of this notice to file their Notice of Appearance. Respondents answer is due in 7 calendar days from the entry of this notice. Any arguments that the petition should be dismissed shall be made in the answer and not by separate motion. Petitioners reply is due 3 calendar days after the filing of an answer. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

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#32

Apr 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ryan C. Chapman counsel for Respondents Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. Adding Ryan C. Chapman as counsel of record for Thelma Cantu, Jessica Beltran, Niky Hymel, Alex J. Adams, Angie Salazar, Robert Kennedy, Jr for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Thelma Cantu, Jessica Beltran, Niky Hymel, Alex J. Adams, Angie Salazar, Robert Kennedy, Jr. (Attorney Ryan C. Chapman added to party Alex J. Adams(pty:res), Attorney Ryan C. Chapman added to party Jessica Beltran(pty:res), Attorney Ryan C. Chapman added to party Thelma Cantu(pty:res), Attorney Ryan C. Chapman added to party Niky Hymel(pty:res), Attorney Ryan C. Chapman added to party Robert Kennedy, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Ryan C. Chapman added to party Angie Salazar(pty:res))(Chapman, Ryan) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#33

Apr 16, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Chapman, Ryan) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#34

Apr 17, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes Zoom Video Status Conference set for 4/17/2026 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Zoom link: https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontesTHERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#35

Apr 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari counsel for Petitioners I. H.G., D.G. L.G., I. A. R., I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G.. Adding Alexa Jordyn Askari as counsel of record for I.A.R., D.G.L.G., I.H.G., X.A.R.G., I.N.R.G. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Petitioners I.A.R.. (Attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari added to party I. H.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari added to party D.G. L.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari added to party I. A. R.(pty:pet), Attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari added to party I.N. R.G.(pty:pet), Attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari added to party X.A. R.G.(pty:pet))(Askari, Alexa) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#36

Apr 17, 2026

MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: The Court held a status conference as previously scheduled. Attorneys Cynthia Felix, Mayra Navarro, and Alexa Askari appeared on behalf of Petitioners. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel Beck appeared on behalf of Respondents. The parties confirmed that the minor Petitioners have been released from ORR's custody. Petitioner I.A.R. is now in ICE's custody in Texas. At this juncture, it is unclear whether the Court has jurisdiction over I.A.R.'s claims as ICE is not a respondent in this case, and I.A.R. is in ICE's custody in another district. Accordingly, the Court sets a briefing schedule. The parties may file briefing, no later than close of business on April 24, 2026, addressing whether the Court retains jurisdiction over I.A.R.'s claims. The parties are further ordered to meet and confer regarding the remaining Petitioners who have been released. It is not clear whether further relief is available, and if so, what that relief would be. The parties are ordered to meet and confer no later than April 22,2026, to discuss what, if anything, remains to be done with respect to the Petition. Should the parties agree there is nothing further for the Court to decide, they should file a stipulated dismissal. Otherwise, the parties are ordered to file a joint status report outlining what issue(s) remain and proposing a briefing schedule and format to address those questions. The parties' response shall be filed April 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Time: 15 mins. CRD: D.Castellanos Court Recorder: CS RS No. 4. (No attachment) (dc) Modified on 4/17/2026 (dc). (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

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Apr 17, 2026

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#37

Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Daniel A Beck counsel for Respondents Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. Adding Daniel A. Beck as counsel of record for Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Angie Salazar for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Federal Respondents Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Angie Salazar. (Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Alex J. Adams(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Jessica Beltran(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Thelma Cantu(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Niky Hymel(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Robert Kennedy, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Angie Salazar(pty:res))(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#38

Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ryan C. Chapman counsel for Respondents Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. Ryan C. Chapman is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Federal Respondents Alex J. Adams, Jessica Beltran, Thelma Cantu, Niky Hymel, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Angie Salazar. (Chapman, Ryan) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#39

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Petitioners I. H.G., D.G. L.G., I. A. R., I.N. R.G., X.A. R.G.. Dismissal is without prejudice. (Felix, Cynthia) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#40

Apr 29, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Pursuant to Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, (Dkt. No. 39 ), and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1): The entire action and all claims asserted therein are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE; Plaintiffs' Application for Order to Show Cause, (Dkt. No. 30 ), is DENIED AS MOOT; and All dates and deadlines in this action are VACATED and taken off calendar. (chk) (Entered: 04/29/2026)