Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02414
Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo v. Joshua Johnson
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Case Information
Filed: May 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Hernan D. Vera
Referred to:
Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 19, 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 Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott., filed by petitioner Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo. (ghap) (Main Document 1 replaced on 5/13/2026) (ghap). (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 04, 2026
Fee Waiver Request filed by petitioner Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo. (ghap) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)
#3
May 04, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by petitioner Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo. (ghap) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment of Counsel
#4
May 04, 2026
APPLICATION for a Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order filed by petitioner Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo. (ghap) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#5
May 04, 2026
DECLARATION of Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo in Support of the APPLICATION a for Temporary Restraining Order 4 filed by Petitioner Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo. (ghap) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration
#6
May 13, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#7
May 13, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#8
May 13, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (ghap) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#10
May 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE RE PETITIONERS APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 4 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. The Court orders Respondents to file an opposition to the Application by May 18, 2026. In their brief, Respondents are to address the details of Petitioner's bond hearing and provide a transcript or audio recording of the proceeding. In the interim, based on the Court's inherent powers to preserve the status quo, Respondents are hereby enjoined from deporting Petitioner from the United States and enjoined from removing Petitioner outside the Central District of California. The Court refers the case to the Federal Public Defender ("FPD") for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ordered to file a response by May 21, 2026, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. The Court sets a hearing on the PI for May 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Respondents are ordered to ensure that Petitioner is physically present at that hearing. [See order for details] (lom) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
Main Document:
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#9
May 14, 2026
STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
Main Document:
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
#11
May 14, 2026
ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott granting 2 REQUEST for Leave to Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fee. (san) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)
#12
May 15, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to ConsiderAppointment of Counsel 3 by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#13
May 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Joshua Johnson, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Adding Erika S. Rojas as counsel of record for Federal Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Federal Respondents in their official capacities. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Joshua Johnson(pty:res), Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res))(Rojas, Erika) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#14
May 18, 2026
OPPOSITION re: APPLICATION for Preliminary InjunctionAPPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 4 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Joshua Johnson, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Rojas, Erika) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#15
May 19, 2026
NOTICE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Joshua Johnson, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, re Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 14 served on 5/19/2026. (Rojas, Erika) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Parties
Joshua Johnson
Party
Moreno Cruz Christian Camilo
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