Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01776
Michael Andres Lopez Gallo v. Todd Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Jesus Gilberto Bernal
Referred to:
Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
April 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Jesus G. Bernal and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo.(Filing fee $ 5 PAID), filed by Petitioner Michael Andres Lopez Gallo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 10, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Stay Removal Pending Resolution of Habeas Corpus Petition filed by Petitioner Michael Andres Lopez Gallo. (Attachments: # 1 Lodged Proposed Order) (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
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 Jesus G. Bernal 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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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Apr 10, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Apr 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel 2 . To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, the Court ORDERS that Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise. Finally, the Court REFERS this case to the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California (FPD) for consideration of appointment of counsel for petitioner. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#6
Apr 17, 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 17, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#8
Apr 20, 2026
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Apr 27, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
Parties
Michael Andres Lopez Gallo
Party
Todd Blanche
Party