Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03282
Kelvin Oswaldo Trujillo-Hernandez v. Markwayne Mullin
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Sheri N. Pym
Referred to:
Sheri N. Pym
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: September 21, 2026
Last Activity:
September 22, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42538336 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Kelvin Oswaldo TRUJILLO-HERNANDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Habeas, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit J) (Attorney Cesar Omar Montoya added to party Kelvin Oswaldo TRUJILLO-HERNANDEZ(pty:pet))(Montoya, Cesar) (Entered: 06/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jun 13, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Kelvin Oswaldo TRUJILLO-HERNANDEZ. (Montoya, Cesar) (Entered: 06/13/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jun 13, 2026
The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (car) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/14/2026)
#4
Jun 14, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Fred W. Slaughter and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, 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: 06/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jun 14, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 06/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Jun 14, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#6
Jun 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph M Briones counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Jr. Santacruz, David J. Venturella, Warden, Desert View Annex. Adding Joseph M. Briones as counsel of record for Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, David J. Venturella, Warden, Desert View Annex for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent Markwayne Mullin. (Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Ernesto Jr. Santacruz (pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Warden, Desert View Annex (pty:res))(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Jun 18, 2026
ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 1 filed by Respondent Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Jr. Santacruz, David J. Venturella, Warden, Desert View Annex.(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
Answer to Complaint
#8
Jun 22, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Kelvin Oswaldo Trujillo-Hernandez to Answer to Complaint 7 (Montoya, Cesar) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#9
Jun 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order Requiring Respondents to File a Corrected Answer. Accordingly, the court orders respondents to file a corrected answer to correct the name of the petitioner and any other errors by June 29, 2026 (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#10
Jun 29, 2026
ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 1 Corrected Answer filed by Respondent Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Jr. Santacruz, David J. Venturella, Warden, Desert View Annex.(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Answer to Complaint
#11
Jul 01, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Kelvin Oswaldo Trujillo-Hernandez to Answer to Complaint 10 (Montoya, Cesar) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#12
Sep 15, 2026
NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) - optional html form, 4 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A CV-011D)(Montoya, Cesar) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lodging
#13
Sep 18, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER APPROVING CONSENT by District Judge Fred W. Slaughter: The Court approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case shall be reassigned to a magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dve) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/18/2026)
#14
Sep 18, 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 Sheri Pym for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aco) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Sep 18, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
Sep 18, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#15
Sep 21, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: (1) Judgment will be entered granting the Petition; (2) respondents shall immediately release petitioner Kelvin Oswald Trujillo- Hernandez (A# 240-816-695) from immigration custody; (3) petitioners conditions of release shall be the same as those in place prior to petitioners most recent detention. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#16
Sep 21, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 15 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (sh) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#17
Sep 22, 2026
STATUS REPORT Regarding Petitioner's Release filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Jr. Santacruz, David J. Venturella, Warden, Desert View Annex. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Kelvin Oswaldo Trujillo-Hernandez
Party
Markwayne Mullin
Party