Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02061
Marvin Josue Velasquez Polanco v. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Hernan D. Vera
Referred to:
Angela C. C. Viramontes
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela Catherine Claire Viramontes. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Marvin Josue Velasquez Polanco. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 22, 2026
MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION OF CLASS MEMBER filed by Petitioner Marvin Josue Velasquez Polanco. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Certify
#3
Apr 24, 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 . (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Apr 24, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, 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. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Apr 24, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PROSE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Apr 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER ENJOINING TRANSFER OUT OF DISTRICT (INCLUDING DEPORTATION) by Judge Hernan D. Vera. Petitioner Marvin Josue Velasquez Polanco, proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on April 22, 2026, seeking immediate release from immigration detention or a bond hearing. ("Petition") [Dkt. 1] at 8. Based on the Court's inherent powers to preserve the status quo, Respondents are hereby enjoined from deporting Petitioner from the United States and enjoined from removing Petitioner outside the Central District of California. The determination of the merits of the Petition will be handled by the assigned United States Magistrate Judge, pursuant to the Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule and Notice of Reference. [Dkts. 4-5]. [See order for details] (lom) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#8
May 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
May 01, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#10
May 04, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#11
May 04, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Parties
Marvin Josue Velasquez Polanco
Party
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
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