Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01759

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Apr 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo.(Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Petitioner Kevin Roel Varona Rock. (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 09, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Kevin Roel Varona Rock. (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 09, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Petitioner Kevin Roel Varona Rock. (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 10, 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: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 10, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 10, 2026

MINUTE [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: re: MOTION for Appointment of Counsel 2 . The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within two business days of this order, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Apr 17, 2026

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

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Apr 17, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Apr 17, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Dkt. Nos. 1, 3 . The Court is also in receipt of the Federal Public Defender's Notice of No Intent to Appear on behalf of Petitioner. Dkt. No. 8 . Thus, Petitioner is representing himself pro se. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the TRO by Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5 PM. Given that Petitioner is self-represented and detained, he may file a Reply by Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5 PM. Respondents are ORDERED not to remove Petitioner from this District pending resolution of the Motion. Furthermore, Respondents are ORDERED to personally serve Petitioner with all materials filed in this action and file a proof of service accordingly. And pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorney's Office set forth in Appendix C to the Central District of California Local Civil Rules, this Order constitutes service of the Motion on the Respondents. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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Apr 17, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Apr 17, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

Apr 17, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Apr 20, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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Apr 22, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 24, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 27, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 30, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 30, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 30, 2026

Order

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Apr 30, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

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May 04, 2026

For Order

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May 12, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 22, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 22, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 22, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 22, 2026

Mail Returned