Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02249

#1

Apr 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Dung Van Phan. Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#2

Apr 27, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Petitioner Dung Van Phan. (jtil) Modified on 4/30/2026 (jtil). (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#3

Apr 27, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Plaintiff Dung Van Phan. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#4

Apr 30, 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: 04/30/2026)

#5

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, 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: 04/30/2026)

#6

Apr 30, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#7

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#8

Apr 30, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: The Court DENIES Petitioner's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction 2 WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Should Petitioner seek immediate relief through a temporary restraining order, Petitioner must allege why the expedited briefing schedule in the General Order is insufficient. Should Petitioner seek an accelerated briefing schedule for the Petition, Petitioner must meet and confer with Respondents or explain why such a conference cannot be held. The Court observes Petitioner is proceeding pro se because he may not be able to afford an attorney and may benefit from the assistance of the office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD"). There is no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. 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 seven days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter and whether Petitioner will agree to this appointment. 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 the Petition, the Motion, the IFP Application, and this order on the FPD. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#9

May 07, 2026

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

#10

May 07, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#11

May 08, 2026

Order

#12

May 08, 2026

Judgment

#13

May 12, 2026

Notice (Other)