Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01594

#1

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: You have attempted to open this case electronically but have failed to upload successfully the required PDF version of any initiating document, such as a complaint or notice of removal. You must file an initiating document within two business days of this notice or the docket for this case number will be closed. (jp) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#2

Apr 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. BCACDC-41917786 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Attorney Xin Tian added to party Jingfeng Xu(pty:pet))(Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#3

Apr 06, 2026

The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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. (ghap) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#4

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#5

Apr 06, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#6

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 . The following error(s) was found: The Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule 3-1. Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (ghap) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#7

Apr 06, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#8

Apr 07, 2026

EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. INDEX OF EXHIBITS (A through M) as to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 . (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#9

Apr 07, 2026

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Kristi Noem, # 2 Summons as to Matt Gaetz, # 3 Summons as to EOIR, # 4 Summons as to Warden)(Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#10

Apr 07, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Transfer Case, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Suppress re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2, First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate Release of Petitioner from ICE Custody EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY TRO AND OSC filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES, # 2 Exhibit INDEX OF EXHIBITS (EXHIBITS A THROUGH N), # 3 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] EMERGENCY TRO AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, # 4 Declaration DECLARATION OF XIN TIAN RE: NOTICE (LOCAL RULE 65-1)) (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#11

Apr 10, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: Petitioner filed an Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order 10 . The Court DENIES the Application WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Should Petitioner seek to renew the Application, he must allege why the expedited briefing schedule in the General Order is insufficient. Should Petitioner seek an expedited briefing schedule for his Petition, his counsel must meet and confer with Respondents or explain why such a conference cannot be held. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#12

Apr 14, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for Warden, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr., EOIR for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Federal Respondents Warden, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr., EOIR. (Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Ernesto Santacruz, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center(pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#13

Apr 14, 2026

ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 filed by Respondents Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Order of the Immigration Judge (Bond Order), # 2 BIA Bond Appeal Receipt, # 3 NTA)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#14

Apr 16, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu to Answer to Complaint, 13 Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#15

Apr 16, 2026

Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Renewed Emergency Ex Parte Application re: Life-Threatening Medical Crisis of U.S. Citizen Child Filed in Compliance with Court's April 10, 2026 Order (Doc. 11) filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. Ex Parte Application set for hearing on 4/17/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Xin Tian re: Meet-and-Confer Efforts, # 2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits in Support of Renewed TRO Application, # 3 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Renewed Emergency Temporary Restraining Order, # 4 Memorandum Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Renewed Emergency Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order) (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#16

Apr 17, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. The Court sua sponte VACATES the Hearing on Petitioners Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order 15 . This Court does not hold hearings on ex parte applications unless it deems a hearing necessary. Further, Petitioner did not provide the Court or Respondents sufficient notice for the hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#17

Apr 17, 2026

OPPOSITION to Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Renewed Emergency Ex Parte Application re: Life-Threatening Medical Crisis of U.S. Citizen Child Filed in Compliance with Court's April 10, 2026 Order (Doc. 11) 15 filed by Respondents Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#18

Apr 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 . The Court sets a hearing on the Petition for Thursday April 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. The Courtroom Deputy will provide the Zoom information to the parties' counsel. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#19

Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed TRANSCRIPT OF MARCH 24, 2026 BOND HEARING re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 18 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Xin Tian, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certified Transcript of March 24, 2026 Bond Hearing, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B - Email Correspondence from AUSA Mallory Lynn)(Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#20

Apr 23, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF LODGING Exhibit C in compliance with Court Order (Doc. 18) re Notice of Lodging, 19, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 18 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Xin Tian, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit C - Immigration Judge Order Dated March 20, 2026)(Tian, Xin) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#21

Apr 23, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING SECOND APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: Petitioner alleges imminent, irreparable harm. However, because the Petition is fully briefed at this stage, and a decision on the Petition is imminent, Petitioner fails to address why such harm cannot be addressed by the decision on the Petition. Accordingly, the Court DENIES Petitioner's Second Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order 15 . See document for further details. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#22

Apr 23, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing on Petition (via Zoom) held before Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: On April 23, 2026, the Court held a hearing on the Petition. Court Recorder: Court Smart 04/23/26. (sh) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#23

May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from unlawful detention re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 18 PETITIONER'S STATUS REPORT REGARDING SUBSEQUENT MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND RENEWED REQUEST FOR RELIEF filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index of Supplemental Exhibits in Support of Petitioner's Status Report) (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#24

Jun 03, 2026

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from unlawful detention re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 18 PETITIONER'S STATUS REPORT REGARDING 23 filed by Respondents Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Petitioner's Motion for Continuance Before the Immigration Court, # 2 EOIR Order Granting Petitioner's Motion for Continuance)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#25

Jun 06, 2026

REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from unlawful detention re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 18 PETITIONER'S STATUS REPORT REGARDING 23 to Federal Respondents' Response [Dkt. 24] filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 06/06/2026)

#26

Jun 18, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. Re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from unlawful detention re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, PETITIONER'S STATUS REPORT REGARDING 23 Objections to R&R due by 7/2/2026 (sh) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#27

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue and Lodging of Proposed Judgment and Order. Objections to R&R due by 7/2/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Report and Recommendation) (sh) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#28

Jul 08, 2026

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION Report and Recommendation (Issued), 26, Notice of Report and Recommendation 27 filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#29

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela, 26, 23 . The Court ORDERS the following: Petitioner Jingfeng Xu (A# 202-194-128) shall receive a Rodriguez bond hearing within seven (7) days of this Order at which all of the evidence (including the status of the removal proceedings, the ineffective assistance of counsel, and the children's medical records) is considered and at which the government will bear the burden to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner is a flight risk or danger. [SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.] (san) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#30

Jul 13, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela, Related to: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations, 29 . IT IS ADJUDGED that the Petition is granted in part on Petitioner's procedural due process claim, and the remaining claims are dismissed without prejudice. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (san) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#31

Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by petitioner Jingfeng Xu. Motion set for hearing on 9/4/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Xin Tian in Support of Motion to Enforce Judgment, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A-I to Declaration of Xin Tian, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Enforce Judgment) (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#32

Aug 03, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing on re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Enforce Judgment 31 to 8/14/2026 filed by petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte Application for Order Shortening Time) (Tian, Xin) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#33

Aug 14, 2026

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Enforce Judgment 31 filed by Respondents Executive Office for Immigration Review, Matt Gaetz, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Rodriguez bond order (July 20, 2026))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#34

Aug 16, 2026

REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Enforce Judgment 31 filed by Petitioner Jingfeng Xu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Xin Tian with Exhibits 1-2)(Tian, Xin) (Entered: 08/16/2026)

#35

Sep 03, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. The Court finds that Petitioners Motion to Enforce Judgment 31, set for hearing on September 4, 2026, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; Local Rule 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. No appearances are necessary on this date. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/03/2026)

Sep 03, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#36

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S MOTION TO ENFORCE JUDGMENT 31 by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. See document for details. (gk) (Entered: 09/11/2026)