Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02721

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May 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Dolly M. Gee and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim.(Filing fee $ 5: FEE DUE), filed by petitioner Hernandez Darvin Cecilio. (ghap) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

[CONVERTED TO MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PER CIVIL MINUTES OF 5/20/2026, SEE DOCKET NO. 8] NOTICE MOTION AND EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by petitioner Hernandez Darvin Cecilio. (ghap) Modified on 5/20/2026 (gk). (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support Re: PETITIONERS EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Petitioner Hernandez Darvin Cecilio. (ghap) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 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 . (ghap) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dolly M. Gee and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim, 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: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (ghap) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER CONSOLIDATING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITH THE HABEAS PETITION by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Petitioner, an immigration detainee who proceeds pro se (i.e., self-represented), filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C section 2241, Doc No. 1, simultaneously with a "Notice of Motion and Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order" ("TRO") 2 . The bases for relief in the Motion for TRO are the same as those asserted in his habeas petition--the lack of a pre-deprivation hearing before his detention in 2025 and Respondents' mandatory detention policy. The Motion for TRO seeks immediate release from custody and an injunction preventing re-detention absent a pre-deprivation hearing. The Court converts the Motion for TRO to a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction ("MPI"). Given that the petition and the MPI raise the same claims and generally seek the same relief, and for purposes of judicial efficiency, the Court intends to consolidate a ruling on the MPI with a ruling on the habeas petition. The Court has already issued an order setting an expedited briefing schedule on the habeas petition. The same briefing schedule shall apply to the MPI. Thus, the parties shall comply with the briefing schedule set forth in that Order, and no hearing will be held on the MPI unless the parties are notified by the Court. A copy of the form for Petitioner to consent to the jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge shall also be sent to Petitioner with this Order. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Magistrate Judge Form) (gk) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Petitioner, an immigration detainee who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. section 2241. There is no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. Here, the Weygandt factors sufficiently support the appointment of counsel to represent Petitioner. The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD") has indicated that it will review requests for appointment 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: 05/20/2026)

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May 27, 2026

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

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May 27, 2026

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

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May 28, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#13

Jun 03, 2026

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

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Jun 04, 2026

The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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Jun 04, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Jun 04, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Jun 04, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#16

Jun 05, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Pursuant to the Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel (ECF 9 ), the Court orders the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD") to file a status report informing the Court as to whether the FPD has accepted or rejected the referral for appointment of counsel. The FPD's report is due by Monday June 8, 2026 at 5 PM PT. The Court only requires either an appearance or a status report by the deadline. No other substantive response with respect to the petition is required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Jun 05, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Jun 07, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jun 11, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Hernandez Darvin Cecilio. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 45101. (fa) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

Financial Entry