Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02254

#1

Apr 30, 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 Charles F Eick., filed by petitioner Stephani Espinoza Fontalvo. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2) (ghap) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#2

Apr 30, 2026

APPLICATION to Proceed In District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs filed by petitioner Stephani Espinoza Fontalvo. (ghap) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#3

Apr 30, 2026

PETITIONER'S EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Stay of Removal Pending Resolution of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by petitioner Stephani Espinoza Fontalvo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on TRO) (ghap) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#4

Apr 30, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by petitioner Stephani Espinoza Fontalvo, re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 3 served on 4/22/2026. (ghap) (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 Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#6

Apr 30, 2026

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

#7

Apr 30, 2026

ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick: granting 2 REQUEST for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: The request is GRANTED. (sh) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#8

Apr 30, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING IN PART Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Transfer Out of District (Including Deportation) and Setting Briefing Schedule Re Preliminary Injunction 3 by Judge Hernan D. Vera: The Court thus grants the TRO Application. Respondents are hereby enjoined. The Court sets the matter for hearing on Friday, 5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM., as to whether a preliminary injunction should issue. The Petition and TRO Application will be treated as Petitioner's opening brief on that issue. Respondents' opposition is due by Tuesday, 5/5/2026. Respondents are further ordered to transport Petitioner to Courtroom 5B of the First Street Courthouse and ensure her appearance on 5/8/206 at 1:30 PM. (jp) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#9

Apr 30, 2026

MINUTE IN CHAMBERSORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Hernan D. Vera: 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, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (jp) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#10

May 06, 2026

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

#11

May 06, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#12

May 07, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

May 07, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#14

May 11, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#15

May 12, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#16

May 12, 2026

Status Report