Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02487
Melquisidet Steve Morales Moran v. Adelanto ICE Processing Center Warden
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Case Information
Filed: May 07, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Christopher Scarsi
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 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 07, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Melquisidet Steve Morales Moran. (car) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 11, 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. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (car) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
May 11, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Mark C. Scarsi 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. (car) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
May 11, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#5
May 11, 2026
MINUTE IN CHAMBERSORDER 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. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (Attachments: # 1 PETITION) (sh) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#6
May 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
May 18, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
May 19, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#9
May 22, 2026
Order
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Order
#10
May 22, 2026
Order
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Order
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Adelanto ICE Processing Center Warden
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Melquisidet Steve Morales Moran
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