Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04344
Xi Cheng v. Markwayne Mullin
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 02, 2026
Assigned to:
A. Joel Richlin
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: August 14, 2026
Last Activity:
August 17, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 02, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Xi Cheng. (Wiley, Joye) (Entered: 08/02/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#2
Aug 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#3
Aug 03, 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. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/04/2026)
#4
Aug 04, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Aug 04, 2026
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 04, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#6
Aug 10, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#7
Aug 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Aug 11, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#9
Aug 13, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#10
Aug 14, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER APPROVING CONSENT by Judge John W. Holcomb: The Court hereby APPROVES the parties' consent pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) to transfer this action for all purposes to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#11
Aug 14, 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 A. Joel Richlin for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dve) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#12
Aug 14, 2026
Release Order re Immigration 2241
#13
Aug 14, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Aug 14, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
Aug 14, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#14
Aug 17, 2026
Notice of Compliance filed by respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Jaime Rios, David Venturella, Warden. (Jui, Sheng-Wen) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)