Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01931

Samuel Gonzalez Isabel v. Ernest Santacruz Jr.

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Case Information

Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to: David T Bristow
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: May 11, 2026
Last Activity: May 12, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Apr 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42034974 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Samuel Gonzalez Isabel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits) (Attorney Gita Beri Kapur added to party Samuel Gonzalez Isabel(pty:pet))(Kapur, Gita) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Apr 17, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Samuel Gonzalez Isabel. (Kapur, Gita) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Apr 17, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#4
Apr 17, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#5
Apr 17, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. (et) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#6
Apr 17, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Apr 17, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Apr 21, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rma) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Apr 21, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#8
Apr 22, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#9
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Apr 24, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#11
Apr 24, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#12
Apr 27, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#13
May 11, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#14
May 11, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#15
May 12, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report

Parties

Ernest Santacruz Jr.
Party
Samuel Gonzalez Isabel
Party