Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03399

#1

Jun 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42585089 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7) (Attorney Steven Kyle Ridgill added to party Catalina Velazquez-Tzep(pty:pet))(Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#2

Jun 18, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Release of Alien Detainee filed by petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Steven Ridgill, # 2 Proposed Order TRO, # 3 Proposed Order OSC) (Ridgill, Steven) Modified on 6/23/2026 (lom). (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#3

Jun 18, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#4

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep, identifying Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#5

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. Related Case(s): 5:26-cv-3400 (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#6

Jun 18, 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: 06/19/2026)

#9

Jun 18, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER ISSUING STAY PUT AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE RE PETITIONERS APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 2 by Judge Hernan D. Vera, Respondents are ordered tofile a response to the Application, which the Court construes as a request for a Preliminary Injunction, by June 24, 2026. The Court will hear oral argument on the Application on June 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Respondents are ordered to ensure that Petitioner is physically present at that hearing. In the interim, based on the Courts 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. See Cal. Energy Commn v. Johnson, 767 F.2d 631, 634 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. United Mine Workers of Am., 330 U.S. 258, 293 (1947); Belbacha v. Bush, 520 F.3d 452, 456 (D.C. Cir. 2008). Respondents are further ordered to disseminate this Order to the immigration agents in charge of processing Petitioner, to place a copy of this Order in Petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzeps A-File (A# 213-121-350), and to provide Petitioner with a physical copy of this Order. re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Release of Alien Detainee 2 (lmh) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

#7

Jun 19, 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 David T. Bristow, 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: 06/19/2026)

#8

Jun 19, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

Jun 19, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#10

Jun 21, 2026

Emergency REQUEST to Enforce COMPLIANCE WITH COURTS JUNE 18, 2026 MINUTE ORDER filed by petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 06/21/2026)

#11

Jun 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: NON-COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera. Despite the clear language of the Court's Order enjoining removal or deportation, the Petitioner was removed to Arizona. [Dkt. 10]. In light of this blatant disregard of the Court's Order, Respondents are ordered to do the following: 1. Immediately return Petitioner to the Central District of California. 2. Refrain from removing or deporting Petitioner from the United States, including to Guatemala. 3. File within 24 hours a Status Report confirming Petitioner has been returned to the Central District of California, and updating the Court on Petitioners current location. Respondents are further ordered to disseminate this Order to the immigration agents in charge of processing Petitioner, to place a copy of this Order in Petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep's A-File (A# 213-121-350), and to provide Petitioner with a physical copy of this Order. (lom) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#12

Jun 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Rojas, Erika) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#13

Jun 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, 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. (Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party Marcos Charles(pty:res), Attorney Erika Suzanne Rojas added to party DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center(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: 06/24/2026)

#14

Jun 24, 2026

Respondents Opposition re: for Preliminary Injunction 2 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Rojas, Erika) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#15

Jun 25, 2026

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR ISSUED ON 6/29/2026, SEE DKT. NO. 16 . MINUTES OF HEARING ON THE RE PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 2 held before Judge Hernan D. Vera: The Court, having briefly heard from the parties, takes the matter under submission. Time in court: 10 min(s). Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Steven Kyle Ridgill. Attorney for Defendant(s): AUSA Erika Rojas. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. CRD: Wendy Hernandez. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (wm) Modified on 6/29/2026 (bm). (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#16

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error, the following docket entry has been corrected as indicated below. Re: MINUTES OF HEARING 15 . Filed date: 06/25/26. Other: Docket entry issued in error. (bm) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#17

Jun 29, 2026

TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera: Disregard the Notice of Clerical Error (G-11) 16 . Issued in error. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (wm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Motion Hearing AND Preliminary Injunction

Jun 29, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#18

Jul 31, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#19

Aug 25, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 2 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. Because Petitioner has been detained within this 90-day window in accordance with a now-final order of removal, and because her two-month detention does not yet meet the presumptive standard set forth in Zadvydas,1 the Court cannot find any constitutional or regulatory violation sufficient to grant the relief requested. The Application is therefore denied. The Court's Stay-Put Order [Dkt. 9] is discharged. The parties are ordered to meet and confer regarding whether the Petition may be resolved and judgment entered for the same reasons as those articulated in this order. Within 10 days of this Order, the parties are ordered to either file a joint proposed order and judgment, or a statement of the issues that remain to be evaluated. The remainder of this case is referred to Judge Bristow. [See order for details] (lom) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#20

Aug 26, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Chung Hae Han counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Adding Chung H. Han as counsel of record for Todd M. Lyons, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Doe 1 Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Doe 1 Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Marcos Charles(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res))(Han, Chung) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#21

Aug 31, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Enjoin Removal of Petitioner Pending Adjudication of Habeas Petition filed by petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Steven Ridigll, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Proposed Order TRO) (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#22

Aug 31, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing on re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Enjoin Removal of Petitioner Pending Adjudication of Habeas Petition 21 to Immediate Written Decision Requested filed by petitioner Catalina Velazquez-Tzep. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Shortening Time) (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#23

Sep 01, 2026

Notice OF INTENDED REMOVAL filed by Federal Respondents Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. FEDERAL RESPONDENTS NOTICE OF INTENDED REMOVAL (mj) (Attachments: # 1 Exh. 1)(Han, Chung) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#24

Sep 01, 2026

Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing on re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Enjoin Removal of Petitioner Pending Adjudication of Habeas Petition 21 to Immediate Written Decision Requested 22 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS OPPOSITION TO EX PARTE APPLICATION (mj) filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, DOE 1, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Han, Chung) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#25

Sep 01, 2026

TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER The Court has reviewed Petitioner's August 31, 2026 ex parte application 21 . For all the reasons previously discussed in the Court's prior order, the Court finds that good cause has not been shown and on that basis denies the relief requested. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY (dto) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

Sep 02, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#27

Sep 04, 2026

Statement

#28

Sep 04, 2026

Statement