Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01856

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Apr 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo.(Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Petitioner Xu Zhongbo. (car) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Xu Zhongbo. (car) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Xu Zhongbo. (car) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 16, 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: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Anne Hwang 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: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Xu Zhongbo. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 43208. (fa) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Financial Entry

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Apr 23, 2026

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

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Apr 23, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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May 05, 2026

MINUTES [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: referring 3 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 11, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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May 12, 2026

Text Only Entry: Petitioner, previously pro se, is now represented by counsel (Dkt. No. 11 ). As such, the Court orders counsel for Petitioner to file a Reply to Respondent's Answer no later than May 18, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/12/2026)

May 12, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

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May 18, 2026

Traverse

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May 21, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: This cause is set for hearing on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in Courtroom 590 of the Roybal Federal Courthouse, located at 255 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles, California. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

May 21, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

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May 26, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: The Court held a hearing on the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Dkt. No. 14 ). The Court heard from counsel. The Court takes the matter under submission and will issue a written decision. Counsel for Respondents indicated that they consent to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction and were directed to file a written consent. Petitioner has not yet consented and shall also file a written consent. Attorney for Petitioner: Jonathan C. Aminoff, FPD. Attorney for Respondent: Jolene Tanner, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: Marlene Ramirez. Time in Court: 6 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Recorder: CS 5/26/26. (mr) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)

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May 26, 2026

Response

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May 26, 2026

Exhibit (non-trial)

May 26, 2026

Motion Hearing

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May 27, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang. NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES. The assigned District Judge APPROVES the parties' consent 16 to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, this case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/27/2026)

May 27, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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May 28, 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 Pedro V. Castillo for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aco) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/28/2026)

May 28, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

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Jul 10, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jul 10, 2026

Exhibit (non-trial)