Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01652

#1

Apr 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41916712 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Qingfeng Meng. (Attorney JJ Zhang added to party Qingfeng Meng(pty:pet))(Zhang, JJ) (Entered: 04/04/2026)

#2

Apr 04, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Qingfeng Meng. (Zhang, JJ) (Entered: 04/04/2026)

#3

Apr 04, 2026

First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to detaining petitioner filed by Petitioner Qingfeng Meng. (Zhang, JJ) (Entered: 04/04/2026)

#4

Apr 04, 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. (jp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#5

Apr 06, 2026

[NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR ISSUED, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NO. 8 ] - NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (jp) Modified on 4/6/2026 (jp). (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#6

Apr 06, 2026

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

#7

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (jp) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#8

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent CV-20B 5 was issued in error; should have been issue a Notice of Assignment (CV-20B). Please disregard doc #5. (jp) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#9

Apr 08, 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. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#10

Apr 08, 2026

Text Only Entry: Respondent is ordered to file a Response to the Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. 3 ) by April 10, 2026. Petitioner shall file any Reply within one day from service of Respondent's Response. The Ex Parte Application will then be taken under submission unless the Court orders otherwise. This briefing schedule as to the TRO does not relieve the parties of their obligations under the general order and briefing schedule (Dkt. No. 6 ) in this case. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#11

Apr 08, 2026

Text Only Entry: To preserve the Court's jurisdiction as well as continuity of counsel, and to resolve the pending matters in this case, including the Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order, Respondents are enjoined from transferring, relocating, or removing Petitioner outside of the Central District of California pending final resolution of this case or further order of the Court. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

Apr 08, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#12

Apr 10, 2026

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

#13

Apr 10, 2026

Response

#14

Apr 13, 2026

Response

#15

May 06, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#16

May 08, 2026

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

#17

May 13, 2026

Notice (Other)

#18

May 14, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: On May 13, 2026, Respondents filed a Notice of Compliance informing the Court that Petitioner was provided a bond hearing on May 11, 2026, at which the Immigration Judge denied bond due to Petitioner's "risk of flight." (Dkt. No. 17 at 2). No later than May 21, 2026, the parties shall file a joint status report. The joint status report shall set out the parties' positions on the following: (1) what issues remain for decision; (2) with respect to each issue, whether both parties intend to stand on briefing already filed, and if so, point the Court to the specific docket entries and page numbers that provide the relevant briefing on each of the issues that remain; and (3) if either party believes further briefing is necessary, propose a schedule for such briefing and lodge a proposed order. The parties may, in lieu of a status report, file, if appropriate, either (1) a notice of voluntary dismissal or stipulated dismissal, or (2) a stipulation that judgment be entered, along with a proposed judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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May 21, 2026

Report

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May 22, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: On May 14, 2026, the Court ordered the parties to file a joint status report setting out what issues remain for decision in light of the Immigration Judge's May 11, 2026 Order denying bond due to Petitioner's "risk of flight"; whether the parties intend to stand on briefing already filed; a proposed schedule for any further briefing; and if appropriate, either a notice of voluntary dismissal or a stipulated judgment. (Dkt. No. 18 ). On May 21, 2026, the parties filed a Joint Status Report. (Dkt. No. 19 ). The Joint Status Report did not identify any issues remaining for decision. Therefore, Petitioner is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, within seven days of the date of this Order, why this case should not be dismissed as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

#21

Jul 09, 2026

Reply (Motion related)