Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02053
Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon v. Markwayne Mullin
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenneth J. Mansfield
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: May 05, 2026
Last Activity:
May 07, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42075354 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon. (Attorney Michael Quiroga added to party Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon(pty:pet))(Quiroga, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Apr 22, 2026
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Petitioner Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon, (Quiroga, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
#3
Apr 22, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon. (Quiroga, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#4
Apr 22, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to as to requiring a Bond Hearing filed by Petitioner Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon. (Quiroga, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Apr 23, 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: 04/23/2026)
#6
Apr 23, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield. (et) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#7
Apr 23, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#8
Apr 23, 2026
GENERAL ORDER NO. 26-07 filed by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (et) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
GENERAL
Apr 23, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#9
Apr 24, 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. (lmh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Apr 24, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#10
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Apr 30, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document:
Answer to Complaint
#12
May 04, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
#13
May 05, 2026
ORDER GRANING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND DENYING AS MOOT EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Magistrate Judge Kenneth J Mansfield: denying as moot 4 EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO. The Court DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Respondents Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons; Respondents are ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY release Petitioner from custody, subject to any conditions of his preexisting parole; Respondents are ORDERED to file a Status Report on or before May 8, 2026, confirming that Petitioner has been released. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (hr) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
#14
May 07, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Francisco Benjamin Sanchez Obregon
Party
Markwayne Mullin
Party