Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02152

Juan Garcia Enriquez v. Secretary of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: April 24, 2026
Assigned to: Michelle Williams Court
Referred to: Diana M. Kwok
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Juan Garcia Enriquez. Case assigned to Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 24, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Juan Garcia Enriquez. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 24, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Plaintiff Juan Garcia Enriquez. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#4
Apr 27, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Apr 27, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#8
Apr 27, 2026
IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (DKT. 3 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court. The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent prose petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within three days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#9
Apr 27, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AS TO EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DKT. 2 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court. Petitioner may not be removed from the Central District of California pending further order of the Court. Respondents are cautioned that sanctions may be imposed if Respondents take any action impairing Petitioner's ability to obtain complete relief. Respondents shall file an opposition no later than end of day on April 29, 2026. Petitioner shall file a reply no later than May 1, 2026. If the Federal Public Defender chooses to appear on Petitioner's behalf, Petitioner's counsel may file a reply no later than end of day on May 4, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of this Order on Respondents forthwith. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#10
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Apr 29, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#12
Apr 30, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#13
May 01, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#14
May 03, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
Main Document: Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#15
May 04, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#16
May 04, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#17
May 07, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#18
May 08, 2026
Notice of Lodging
Main Document: Notice of Lodging
#19
May 11, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#20
May 12, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#21
May 12, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
May 12, 2026
Judgment
#22
May 20, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#23
May 20, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#24
May 22, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned

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Juan Garcia Enriquez
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Secretary of Homeland Security
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