Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01670
Joseph Israel Blandon Saavedra v. Department of Homeland Security
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 06, 2026
Assigned to:
A. Joel Richlin
Referred to:
A. Joel Richlin
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: June 01, 2026
Last Activity:
June 03, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin.(Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Petitioner Joseph Israel Blandon Saavedra. (car) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 08, 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. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (car) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Apr 08, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, 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. (car) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Apr 08, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Apr 10, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#6
Apr 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Apr 15, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Apr 20, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#9
Apr 23, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#10
Apr 28, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#11
Apr 29, 2026
Text Only Entry by U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Notice of Intent to File Amended Petition no later than May 6, 2026. (Dkt. 10.) Accordingly, the Court sets the same briefing schedule that applied to the initial Petition. Respondents shall have 7 days to file a response and Petitioner shall have 3 days to file a reply. The Court will then take the matter under submission. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#12
May 06, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
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Amended Complaint/Petition
#13
May 07, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#14
May 08, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#15
May 13, 2026
Response
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Response
#16
May 13, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#17
May 15, 2026
The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (evc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/15/2026)
#18
May 15, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/15/2026)
May 15, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
May 15, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#19
May 18, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#20
Jun 01, 2026
Release Order re Immigration 2241
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Release Order re Immigration 2241
#22
Jun 03, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Joseph Israel Blandon Saavedra
Party