Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02405

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May 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Quang Vinh Huynh. Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (jtil) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 04, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Quang Vinh Huynh. (jtil) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Quang Vinh Huynh. (jtil) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 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. (Attachments: # 1 CV60)(jtil) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 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 Sheri Pym, 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: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 07, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: The Court DENIES Petitioner's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order 2 WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Should Petitioner seek to renew the Motion, he must allege why the expedited briefing schedule in the General Order is insufficient. Should Petitioner seek an expedited briefing schedule for his Petition, he must meet and confer with Respondents or explain why such a conference cannot be held. See document for further details. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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May 07, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: Petitioner requests appointment of counsel 3 . There is no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. The office of the Federal Public Defender for the CentralDistrict of California ("FPD") has indicated that it will review requests forappointment of counsel to represent pro se 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 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. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

May 12, 2026

Financial Entry

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May 13, 2026

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

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May 13, 2026

Response

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May 16, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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May 18, 2026

Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)

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May 18, 2026

Traverse

May 19, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

May 20, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent