Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05102

#1

Sep 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. Case assigned to Judge John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (jtil) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#2

Sep 02, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. (jtil) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#3

Sep 03, 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-60) 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. (jtil) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#4

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John A. Kronstadt 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. (jtil) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#5

Sep 03, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#6

Sep 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Yujin Chun counsel for Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Adding Yujin Chun as counsel of record for Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Thomas P. Giles, Attorney General of the United States for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Thomas P. Giles, Attorney General of the United States. (Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Attorney General of the United States(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center(pty:res))(Chun, Yujin) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#7

Sep 09, 2026

MINUTE ORDER REFERRING CASE TO FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: referring 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel.The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this order, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#8

Sep 10, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Centerto PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 Answer to Petition for Writ of Hebeas Corpus (Attachments: # 1 NTA, # 2 I-213, # 3 RAP, # 4 I-200, # 5 Proof of Service)(Chun, Yujin) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#9

Sep 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Emily J Groendyke on behalf of Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. Filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. (Attorney Emily J Groendyke added to party Aldo Flores Melchor(pty:pet))(Groendyke, Emily) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#10

Sep 15, 2026

Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: Deputy Public Defender Emily J. Groendyke has entered an appearance on behalf of Petitioner. Dkt. 9. In light of counsel's entry of appearance, Petitioner may file a reply brief or an amended petition on or before September 22, 2026. In the event that Petitioner files an amended petition, Respondents' answer shall be due within seven days and Petitioner's optional reply shall be due three days later, consistent with General Order 26-05. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#11

Sep 17, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. (mrv) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#12

Sep 22, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 United States Code Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. (Groendyke, Emily) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#13

Sep 22, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor to Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Groendyke, Emily) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#14

Sep 23, 2026

The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mal) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#15

Sep 23, 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 Michael B. Kaufman for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

Sep 23, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

#16

Sep 25, 2026

PETITIONER'S TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Aldo Flores Melchor. (mrv) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#17

Sep 28, 2026

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Traverse 16 . The following error(s) was/were found: Document must be electronically filed by counsel. 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. (mrv) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#18

Sep 28, 2026

Release Order re Immigration 2241

#20

Sep 28, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman Related to: Release Order Granting Writ of Habeas Corpus 18 , PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS ADJUDGED that the petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr)

Sep 29, 2026

Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus AND Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)

#21

Sep 30, 2026

Status Report