Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04779

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Aug 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Jose Manuel Abadin Perez. Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5 Paid.) (jtil) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

EX PARTE Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Jose Manuel Abadin Perez. (jtil) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 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 Pedro V. Castillo, 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: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: ORDER RE: APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [2) AND REFERRAL TO OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER Petitioner Jose Manuel Abadin Perez (A No. 244-59-628), a self-represented litigant, brings this action for a writ of habeas corpus. (Pet., ECF No. 1.) Petitioner filed an application for a temporary restraining order. (Appl., ECF No. 2.) The application fails to comply with the rules governing Rule 65 motion practice and is denied on that basis 2 . The application for a temporary restraining order is DENIED. Due to the nature of Petitioner's requested relief, it appears from the record that appointment of counsel may be warranted in the instant action. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2) (Whenever the United States magistrate judge or the court determines that the interests of justice so require, representation may be provided for any financially eligible person who is seeking relief under section 2241....). However, the Court has insufficient information at the present time to determine whether Petitioner financially qualifies for such appointment under § 3006A(a)(2), as he paid the filing fee. This matter is accordingly referred to the Office of the Federal Public Defender for review. Within seven days of entry of this Order, the Office of the Federal Public Defender shall advise the Court whether it intends to seek appointment in this matter. If the Office of the Federal Public Defender determines that it will seek appointment, it shall assist Petitioner in preparing a financial affidavit which will allow the Court to determine whether Petitioner is financially eligible for such appointment. The Court directs the Clerk to send a copy of this Order and the petition to the Office of the Federal Public Defender. (lc) (Entered: 08/21/2026)