Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04721
Jorge Tejada Ruvalcaba v. DHS/OPLA
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Case Information
Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Christopher Scarsi
Referred to:
John D. Early
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 01, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Jorge Tejada Ruvalcaba. Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (Filing fee $ 5 Paid.) (jtil) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Aug 17, 2026
ELECTION REGARDING CONSENT to Proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge Declined, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636c filed by Petitioner Jorge Tejada Ruvalcaba. The Petitioner does not consent. (jtil) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate - DECLINED by Party
#3
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge 2 . The following error(s) was/were found: Document lacks required signature. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jtil) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#4
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Aug 27, 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 27, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Aug 27, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#10
Sep 16, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#11
Oct 01, 2026
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT Judgment shall be entered: 1. Granting the Petition, in part, with Respondent ORDERED to: a. hold an individualized bon d hearing before an immigration judge under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) for Petitioner Jorge Tejada Ruvalcaba (A# 219 284 078) within seven (7) days of the Order Accepting this Report and Recommendation, with instructions that the immigration judge must provide a written, reasoned decision, including all factual findings in support of such decision, if bond is denied; or b. release Petitioner from custody, subject only to narrowly tailored conditions of release, if any, no more restrictive than necessary to ensure his appearance as required and to protect the community, if Petitioner is not timely provided with the aforementioned bond hearing; and 2. Denying the Petition as to all other relief sought. IT IS SO ORDERED. (aro)
#12
Oct 01, 2026
JUDGMENT by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Pursuant to the Order Accepting Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT the Petition is: (1) GRANTED, in part, with Respondent ORDERED to: a. hold an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) for Petitioner Jorge Tejada Ruvalcaba (A# 219 284 078) within seven (7) days of the Order Accepting this Report and Recommendation, with instructions that the i mmigration judge must provide a written, reasoned decision, including all factual findings in support of such decision, if bond is denied; or b. release Petitioner from custody, subject only to narrowly tailored conditions of release, if any, no more restrictive than necessary to ensure his appearance as required and to protect the community, if Petitioner is not timely provided with the aforementioned bond hearing; and (2) DENIED as to all other relief sought. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (aro)
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DHS/OPLA
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Jorge Tejada Ruvalcaba
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