Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01707

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Apr 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID.), filed by Petitioner Gregorio Ortiz-Cervantes. (et) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Gregorio Ortiz-Cervantes. (et) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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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 John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick, 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. (et) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Accordingly, the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for its consideration of whether it will elect to represent Petitioner in this action. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of the issuance of this Order, stating 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 by that deadline. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE 2 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. On or before April 10, 2026, Respondents shall file any response to the Application. If Respondents file a response, Petitioner may file a reply, not to exceed ten pages, on or before April 14, 2026. Upon the completion of the briefing, the request for a TRO will be taken under submission, with a written order to follow. Further, in light of Petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this Court and in maintaining adequate access to legal counsel through these proceedings, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within this District during the pendency of proceedings on preliminary relief. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 10, 2026

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

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Apr 10, 2026

Response

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Apr 10, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

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Apr 13, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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Apr 15, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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Apr 15, 2026

Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

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Apr 15, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

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Apr 16, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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Apr 16, 2026

Reply

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Apr 20, 2026

Response in Support of Motion

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Apr 22, 2026

Response

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Apr 27, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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May 05, 2026

Notice of Report and Recommendation

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May 05, 2026

Report and Recommendation (Issued)

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May 20, 2026

R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations

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May 20, 2026

Judgment