Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02368
Oscar Roberto Lopez-Zavaleta v. U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: May 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Wesley L. Hsu
Referred to:
A. Joel Richlin
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Wesley L. Hsu and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Oscar to Roberto Lopez-Zavaleta. (et) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 04, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Oscar to Roberto Lopez-Zavaleta. (et) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#3
May 04, 2026
NOTICE OF LODGING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Petitioner Oscar to Roberto Lopez-Zavaleta (et) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Notice of Lodging
#4
May 05, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Wesley L. Hsu and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, 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: 05/05/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
May 05, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
May 05, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
May 07, 2026
MINUTE IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: 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. (Attachments: # 1 PETITION) (sh) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#8
May 07, 2026
ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: The request is GRANTED. (sh) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#9
May 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
May 12, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#11
May 15, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#12
May 15, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
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R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#13
May 15, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#14
May 16, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#15
May 18, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Parties
Oscar Roberto Lopez-Zavaleta
Party
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement
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