Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02788
Heriberto Santos v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: May 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Michelle Williams Court
Referred to:
Steve Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
June 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID.), filed by Petitioner Heriberto Santos. (et) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 21, 2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Heriberto Santos. (et) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
May 22, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Michelle Williams Court 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. (et) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
May 22, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
May 22, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
May 22, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AS TO EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DKT. 2 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court. Having reviewed Heriberto Santos's ex parte application for a temporary restraining order, see Dkt. # 2, the Court ORDERS as follows: Petitioner may not be removed from the Central District of California pending further order of the Court. Respondents are cautioned that sanctions may be imposed if Respondents take any action impairing Petitioner's ability to obtain complete relief. Respondents shall file an opposition no later than end of day on May 27, 2026. Petitioner shall file a reply no later than end of day on May 29, 2026. Unless the Court orders otherwise, Petitioner's Application will be deemed submitted, without oral argument, on either: the day the opposition is filed, or due and not filed; or the day any reply to the opposition is filed, or due and not filed. The Court may order further briefing or other proceedings, at any time, as appropriate. The Clerk of Court shall serve this Order on Respondents forthwith. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
May 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
May 27, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#9
May 28, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#10
May 28, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#11
May 29, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#12
Jun 04, 2026
Response
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Response
#13
Jun 15, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#14
Jun 16, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#15
Jun 22, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#16
Jun 23, 2026
Response
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Response
#17
Jun 26, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Heriberto Santos
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