Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03573

Mitikiro Matapo Teava v. Markwayne Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: June 29, 2026
Assigned to: Angela C. C. Viramontes
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: August 19, 2026
Last Activity: August 20, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jun 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42649793 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Mitikiro Matapo Teava. (Attorney Arturo Angel Burga added to party Mitikiro Matapo Teava(pty:pet))(Burga, Arturo) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jun 29, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Mitikiro Matapo Teava. (Burga, Arturo) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jun 29, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/29/2026)
#4
Jun 29, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. (et) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
Jun 29, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#6
Jul 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph M Briones counsel for Respondents Todd Blance, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullin, Jaime Rios, Eddy Wang. Adding Joseph M. Briones as counsel of record for Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Jaime Rios, Eddy Wang, and James Janecka. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Responent Markwayne Mullin. (Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Todd Blance(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party James Janecka(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Jaime Rios(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Eddy Wang(pty:res))(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Jul 02, 2026
FIRST AMENDED PETITION against Respondent Todd Blance, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullin, Jaime Rios, Eddy Wang amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, filed by Petitioner Mitikiro Matapo Teava(Burga, Arturo) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Petition
#8
Jul 06, 2026
ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 7 filed by Respondent Todd Blanche, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullin, Jaime Rios, Eddy Wang.(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#9
Jul 06, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Jul 06, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#10
Jul 09, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Mitikiro Matapo Teava (Burga, Arturo) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#11
Aug 03, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Zoom Video Status Conference set for 8/12/2026 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The parties should be prepared to discuss, in detail, Petitioner's immigration status prior to his detainment, and the nature of the pending charges against Petitioner. For zoom link visit: https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontes. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#12
Aug 04, 2026
EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Mitikiro Matapo Teava. as to Amended Complaint/Petition 7 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Petitioner's F1 Student Visa, # 2 Exhibit ICE Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit Petitioners Good Moral Character, # 4 Exhibit Riverside Court Case Summary, # 5 Exhibit Policy Memo Date July 8 2025, # 6 Exhibit Motion to Vacate and Stipulation, # 7 Exhibit Matapa Teava (Child) Medical Records, # 8 Exhibit Petitioner's Wife Birth Certificate, # 9 Exhibit Petitioner's Wife Supporting Letter, # 10 Exhibit Jose Walmer)(Burga, Arturo) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
#13
Aug 12, 2026
MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Case called. Attorney Arturo Burga appeared on behalf of Petitioner and Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Briones appeared on behalf of Respondents. Following discussion between the Court and counsel, Respondent confirmed that does not object to reply brief. The Court will proceed with its Recommended Order.Time: 3 mins CRD: D. Castellanos Court Recorder: CS RS No. 4. <No Attachments> (dc) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Aug 13, 2026
Status Conference - optional html form
#14
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER GRANTING FIRST AMENDED PETITION IN PART by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, re Amended Complaint/Petition 7 IT IS ORDERED that (1) the Amended Petition is granted in part; (2) Respondents must provide Petitioner Mitikiro Matapo Teava (A# 072-339-561) an individualized bond hearing. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Order
#15
Aug 19, 2026
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes.IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in this action is granted in part and judgment entered by the Court, without requiring any further proceedings and consistent with the reasons and findings set forth in Courts Order Granting First Amended Petition In Part. Related to: Order, 14 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Aug 20, 2026
Order