Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03225

#1

Jun 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Lin Kong. (car) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#2

Jun 09, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Lin Kong. (car) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#3

Jun 09, 2026

PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR EXPEDITED HABEAS REVIEW filed by Petitioner Lin Kong. (car) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#4

Jun 09, 2026

PETITIONER'S Emergency Motion For Immediate Release Pending Habeas Review filed by Petitioner Lin Kong. (car) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#5

Jun 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: 06/11/2026)

#6

Jun 11, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#7

Jun 11, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#8

Jun 11, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts, 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: 06/11/2026)

#9

Jun 12, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. Petitioner, an immigration detainee who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and requests appointment of counsel. 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. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See Order for further details.) (lkr) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#10

Jun 12, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S EMERGENCY MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PENDING HABEAS REVIEW [ECF NO. 4 ] by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: Having reviewed the Petition and Motion, the Court concludes that Petitioner has not demonstrated "imminent, irreparable harm" of the type that cannot be addressed by the expedited briefing schedule set forth above. Accordingly, the Court DENIES the Motion without prejudice and REFERS the Petition and Motion for Appointment of Counsel to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings consistent with General Order 26-05. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#11

Jun 18, 2026

(Attorney Karen Yumi Paik added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Karen Yumi Paik added to party J Johson(pty:res), Attorney Karen Yumi Paik added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res))(Paik, Karen) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#12

Jun 18, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, J Johson, Markwayne Mullinto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS [ECF 1] (mj) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Paik, Karen) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#13

Jun 23, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Lin Kong. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 45449. (fa) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 23, 2026

Financial Entry

#14

Jul 01, 2026

REPLY TO RESPONDENTS' ANSWER TO WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner Lin Kong, 12 (san) (Entered: 07/05/2026)

#15

Jul 07, 2026

Notice re Appointment of Counsel filed by Non-Party Federal Public Defender. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#16

Jul 07, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. The Federal Public Defender filed a notice requesting the Court appoint the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, specifically attorney Koren Bell, to represent Petitioner in this case. (Dkt. No. 15 .) There is no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. The Court appoints Willkie Farr & Gallagher, and specifically attorney Koren Bell as counsel for Petitioner. Attorney Koren Bell shall file a notice of appearance in this case by no later than July 14, 2026. THE COURT FURTHER NOTES THAT WHILE MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL WAS PENDING, PETITIONER FILED A PRO SE REPLY TO RESPONDENTS' ANSWER ON JULY 1, 2026. SEE DOC. NO. 14 . APPOINTED COUNSEL SHALL INCLUDE IN THE NOTICE OF APPEARANCE A STATEMENT AS TO WHETHER COUNSEL INTENDS TO FILE AN AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY ON PETITIONER'S BEHALF, AND IF SO, WHEN SUCH REPLY WILL BE FILED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) 2 (lkr) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#17

Jul 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Koren L Bell counsel for Petitioner Lin Kong. Adding Koren L. Bell as counsel of record for Lin Kong for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Petitioner Lin Kong. (Bell, Koren) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#18

Jul 10, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marissa M. Sable to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Lin Kong (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42751307) filed by petitioner Lin Kong. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bell, Koren) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#19

Jul 10, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) GRANTING PETITIONER UNTIL JULY 20, 2026 TO FILE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY TO RESPONDENTS' ANSWER AND DEFERRING SUBMISSION OF PETITION UNTIL THAT TIME by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. In light of the recency of counsel's appointment, and in order to give Petitioner the ability to respond to Respondents' Answer with the benefit of legal counsel, the Court determines that a modification of the briefing schedule under General Order 26-05 is appropriate in this case, and hereby grants Petitioner until July 20, 2026, to file an amended or supplemental Reply to the Answer. The Court will defer taking the case under submission until that time. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (lkr) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#20

Jul 10, 2026

ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: granting 18 Non-Resident Attorney Marissa M. Sable APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Lin Kong, designating Koren Bell as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

Jul 10, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

#21

Jul 20, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Lin Kong to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1, Response, 12 (Supplemental Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bell, Koren) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#22

Aug 14, 2026

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

#23

Aug 17, 2026

Notice (Other)

#24

Aug 20, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

Aug 21, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#26

Sep 22, 2026

Issuance