Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02938

Saul Alexander Hernandez-Alvarado v. Facility Administration Geo Group Inc

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Case Information

Filed: May 27, 2026
Assigned to: Kenly Kiya Kato
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: June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Saul Alexander Hernandez-Alvarado. (et) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 27, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Saul Alexander Hernandez-Alvarado. (et) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#3
May 29, 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 . (Attachments: # 1 Request 60 IFP Request)(et) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
May 29, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato 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. (et) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
May 29, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
May 29, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
May 29, 2026
MINUTES IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: granting 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. 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 Attachment) (sh) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#8
Jun 05, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#9
Jun 10, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#10
Jun 11, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#11
Jun 12, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#12
Jun 15, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#13
Jun 22, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#14
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of Lodging
Main Document: Notice of Lodging

Parties

Facility Administration Geo Group Inc
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Saul Alexander Hernandez-Alvarado
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