Central District of California • 2:26-cv-04621

Padilla Diaz v. Director, California City Correctional Facility

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Case Information

Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to: Cynthia Valenzuela
Referred to: Diana M. Kwok
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: May 06, 2026
Last Activity: May 11, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Apr 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Plaintiff Wilson Padilla Diaz. Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
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)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
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 Diana M. Kwok, 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)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
May 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Shaina C St John counsel for Respondents Director, California City Correctional Facility, Field Office Director, ICE Los Angeles. Adding Shaina C. St John as counsel of record for Director, California City Correctional Facility, Field Office Director, ICE Los Angeles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Director, California City Correctional Facility et al. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Shaina C St John added to party Director, California City Correctional Facility(pty:res), Attorney Shaina C St John added to party Field Office Director, ICE Los Angeles(pty:res))(St John, Shaina) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
May 07, 2026
Notice OF LACK OF JURISDICTION; REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE filed by Respondents Director, California City Correctional Facility, Field Office Director, ICE Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(St John, Shaina) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#8
May 11, 2026
Transferring Case
Main Document: Transferring Case