Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01011

Jose Flores v. Kristi Noem

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Filed: February 27, 2026
Assigned to: Otis D. Wright II
Referred to: Daniel S. Roberts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: July 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. Case assigned to Judge Otis D. Wright, II and referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Feb 27, 2026
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#3
Feb 27, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#4
Mar 05, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Mar 05, 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 Daniel S. Roberts, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Mar 05, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. 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 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, along with a copy of the Petition and Motion for Preliminary Injunction. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See Order for further details.) (lkr) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/5/2026: # 1 Petition, # 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction) (lkr). (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Order
#7
Mar 06, 2026
Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#8
Mar 06, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. For these reasons, the Court DENIES Flores's Motion for a TRO WITHOUT PREJUDICE, (Dkt. No. 2 ), meaning that he may re-apply for a TRO if he chooses. Finally, the Court ORDERS Respondents to serve Flores with a copy of this Order. Respondents shall file a proof of service with the Court no later than MARCH 13, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#9
Mar 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph M Briones counsel for Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden. Adding Joseph M. Briones as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Warden Facility, Administrator, Geo Group Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Warden Facility, Administrator, Geo Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Pamela J. Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Warden(pty:res))(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Mar 09, 2026
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden, re Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 8 served on 3/6/2026. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#11
Mar 11, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden, re Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 8 served on 03/9/2026. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#12
Mar 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#13
Mar 23, 2026
Preliminary Injunction AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Mar 23, 2026
Following preliminary review, the Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to Petitioners Ex Parte Application for a TRO, (Dkt. No. 13), no later than MARCH 24, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service of the habeas petition and the Ex Parte Application for a TRO under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sce) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/23/2026)
#15
Mar 23, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Main Document: Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Mar 23, 2026
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#16
Mar 24, 2026
Preliminary Injunction AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
#17
Mar 24, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#18
Mar 24, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#19
Mar 25, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Jose Flores. Re: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111),, 4, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 42304. (fa) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
#20
Mar 25, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
Mar 25, 2026
Financial Entry
#21
Mar 26, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#22
Apr 09, 2026
Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
#23
Apr 09, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#24
Apr 10, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Following preliminary review, the Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for a TRO, (Dkt. No. 22 ), no later than APRIL 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorney's Office, this Notice constitutes service of the habeas petition and the Ex Parte Application for a TRO under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. II IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Apr 10, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#25
Apr 14, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#26
Apr 15, 2026
For Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: For Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
#27
Apr 24, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#28
Jun 14, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
Main Document: Supplement (Motion related)
#29
Jun 15, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#30
Jun 17, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#31
Jun 25, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#32
Jul 06, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Jul 06, 2026
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Jose Flores
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Kristi Noem
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