Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01569

#1

Apr 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41880953 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Christian Adolfo Perez Aragon. (Attorney Natalia Vieira Santanna added to party Christian Adolfo Perez Aragon(pty:pet))(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#2

Apr 01, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Christian Adolfo Perez Aragon. (Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#3

Apr 01, 2026

First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Matthew R. Mendez to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Christian Adolfo Perez Aragon (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41881174) filed by Petitioner Christian Adolfo Perez Aragon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order) (Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#4

Apr 01, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (Attachments: # 1 General Order 26-05) (aus) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#5

Apr 01, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Matthew R. Mendez to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Christian Adolfo Perez Aragon (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41881174) 3 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District for the practice of law, in which the attorney is physically present on a regular basis to conduct business. (aus) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#7

Apr 01, 2026

The Petitioner has voluntarily consented to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (saw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#6

Apr 02, 2026

TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge John D. Early. Counsel seeking to proceed pro hac vice (Dkt. 3 ) shall file an Amended Application to cure the defect identified in the Notice of Deficiency (Dkt. 5 ) within 5 days. Failure to do so will result in the Application (Dkt. 3) being denied. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

Apr 03, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#8

Apr 06, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#9

Apr 08, 2026

TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge John D. Early: The Application (Dkt. 3 ) is DENIED without prejudice for the reasons stated in Dkt. 5 and for failure to timely comply with Dkt. 6 . IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the pro hac vice application fee, if paid, be refunded. Terming Attorney Matthew R. Mendez. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

#10

Apr 09, 2026

TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge John D. Early. Per Dkt. 4-1 at 9-10 (Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule ["Briefing Schedule"]), Respondents were required to file a Notice of Appearance ("NOA") "within 3 calendar days after the Clerk's Office issues this notice." More than 3 days have passed, and Respondents have not filed an NOA. Respondents are ORDERED to file an NOA by 4/10/26. Respondents are ORDERED to file their Answer to the Petition by 4/15/26. Any optional reply shall be filed within 3 days of the filing of the Answer. All other provisions of the Briefing Schedule remain in effect. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#11

Apr 10, 2026

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

#12

Apr 16, 2026

TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge John D. Early. Respondents were ordered to file an Answer by 4/15/26. No Answer has been filed. As such, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause in writing by noon on 4/17/26 why a default should not be entered. Respondents may comply with this Order by filing an Answer by noon on 4/17/26. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#13

Apr 17, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#14

Apr 21, 2026

For Order

#15

Apr 21, 2026

Judgment