Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05008

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Aug 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Luis Alonso Rodriguez Angel. (mza) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#2

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Luis Alonso Rodriguez Angel. (mza) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#3

Aug 31, 2026

Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) 1 (mza) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#4

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman, 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. (mza) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#5

Aug 31, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#6

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#7

Sep 01, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONDENTS TO EXPLAIN WHETHER THEY COMPLIED WITH COURT ORDERS by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: Respondents are therefore ORDERED to explain whether the IJ violated the court orders in Rodriguez Angel I by denying Petitioner a continuance to prepare for his Rodriguez bond hearing. Respondents may address this issue in their answer, which is due on or before September 7, 2026. Dkt. 5. Alternatively, if Respondents promptly schedule Petitioner for a new Rodriguez bond hearing for which he is provided notice and an adequate opportunity to prepare, Respondents may so advise the Court and indicate whether this matter should be stayed pending the new hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See attached) (jm) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#8

Sep 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for Acting or Current Warden, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Attorney General, Thomas Giles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Acting or Current Warden, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Attorney General, Thomas Giles. (Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Acting or Current Warden(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#9

Sep 08, 2026

OPPOSITION to PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 filed by Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#10

Sep 09, 2026

Text Only Entry by Michael B. Kaufman: Respondents Answer indicates that they intend to schedule Petitioner for a new Rodriguez bond hearing "within approximately the next week." Dkt. 9 at 2. Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report after the hearing takes place and no later than September 18, 2026. After the completion of the hearing, Plaintiff is authorized to file a status report to set forth his position on whether the new Rodriguez bond hearing moots any of his claims and, if not, whether he wishes to proceed with his claims and/or file an amended petition. The Court will not proceed with adjudicating the petition until after both parties have an opportunity to address the impact of new bond hearing on Petitioners claims. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#11

Sep 09, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles, re Response in Opposition to Motion, 9 served on 9/9/2026. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

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#12

Sep 11, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Luis Alonso Rodriguez Angel. (mrv) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#13

Sep 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#14

Sep 21, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles, re Status Report 13 served on 9/21/2026. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#15

Sep 22, 2026

TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Luis Alonso Rodriguez Angel. (pj) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#16

Sep 24, 2026

Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: In response to this Court's order, (Dkt. 10), Respondents filed a status report in which they state that "Petitioner received a Rodriguez bond hearing on September 16, 2026," but that the Immigration Judge ("IJ") has not yet issued a decision. Dkt. 13 at 2. Petitioner has also filed a reply indicating that he intends to proceed with his habeas claims as pled in the Petition. Dkt. 15. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED to file an additional status report on or before October 1, 2026, to provide a copy of the IJ's decision. In the event that the IJ determined that Petitioner should remain detained, Respondents are also ORDERED to lodge a copy of the Digital Audio Recording of the bond hearing via email to: MBK_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

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#17

Oct 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles. (Attachments: # 1 Rodriguez bond order)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#18

Oct 02, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: ORDER AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING, REFERRING CASE TO FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER (DKT. 2), AND GRANTING REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS (DKT. 12 ) (See attached order) (jm) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#19

Oct 02, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Acting or Current Attorney General of the United States, Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting or Current Warden, Thomas P. Giles, re Status Report, 17 served on 10/2/2026. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#20

Oct 02, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT filed by Petitioner Luis Alonso Rodriguez Angel. (mrv) (Entered: 10/05/2026)