Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05170
Victoriano Romero-Gonzalez v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: September 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Rozella A. Oliver
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: September 16, 2026
Last Activity:
September 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43247600 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Victoriano Romero-Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS WITH INDEX OF EXHIBITS, # 2 Exhibit A.Notice to Appear, served May 20, 2026, # 3 Exhibit B.Form I-213 Prepared by Deportation Officer Jason Rocha, # 4 Exhibit C.Bond Decision and Memorandum of the Immigration Judge, dated June 17, 2026, with incorporated Addendum of Law, # 5 Exhibit D. Briefs filed with immigration Court on criminal issues, # 6 Exhibit E.Declaration of Guadalupe Citlalli Romero-Cardenas, dated August 7, 2026, # 7 Exhibit F.Declaration of Victoriano Romero-Gonzalez, dated July 31, 2026 (Spanish original with certified English translation), # 8 Exhibit G.V.O.R.-C.'s Individualized Education Program and medical evaluations, # 9 Exhibit H.Decree of Adoption Entered July 3, 2018, and V.O.R.-C.s Texas birth certficate, # 10 Exhibit I.Judgment in a Criminal Case, United States v. Romero, No. 5:24-cr-00032-PCP, entered August 13, 2025, # 11 Exhibit J.Criminal docket sheet reflecting release on unsecured bond (Feb. 8, 2024), exoneration of bond, and payment of restitution and special assessment (docket entries 48 and 49), # 12 Exhibit K.Stipulation and Order Regarding Disbursement of Court Registry Funds, entered September 11, 2025, # 13 Exhibit L.Statement of the Office of the United States Attorney reflecting case closed, # 14 Exhibit M.Petitioner's medical records regarding his kidney condition, # 15 Exhibit N. Amended Order in Maldonado Bautista and Decision, # 16 Exhibit O.Final Judgment in Maldonado Bautista dated December 18, 2025, # 17 Exhibit P.Ninth Circuit Stay in Maldonado Bautista dated March 31, 2026) (Attorney Sean Olender added to party Victoriano Romero-Gonzalez(pty:pet))(Olender, Sean) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
#2
Sep 08, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented 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: 09/08/2026)
#3
Sep 08, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (mza) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#4
Sep 08, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Sep 08, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241). The following error(s) was found: The Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule 3-1. Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (mza) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#6
Sep 08, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Victoriano Romero-Gonzalez. (Olender, Sean) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Sep 08, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Sep 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gavin L Greene counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Sirce E. Owen, David J. Venturella, Warden. Adding Gavin Greene as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Warden; Thomas Giles; David J. Venturella; Markwayne Mullin; Todd Blanche; Sirce E. Owen. (Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Sirce E. Owen(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Warden(pty:res))(Greene, Gavin) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Sep 11, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Sirce E. Owen, David J. Venturella, Wardento Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. 4, PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43247600 for $5 filing fee 1 (Greene, Gavin) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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Response
#9
Sep 14, 2026
REPLY IN SUPPORT OF PETITION PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43247600 for $5 filing fee 1 filed by Petitioner Victoriano Romero-Gonzalez. (Olender, Sean) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#10
Sep 15, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cio) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Sep 15, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#11
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: Within seven (7) days of this Order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner a constitutionally adequate bond hearing before an immigration judge. Respondents are directed to file a status report within 10 days of this Order demonstrating compliance. See document for details. (RAO) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#12
Sep 16, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. It is ordered and adjudged that the Petition is granted in part and this action is closed. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (RAO) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Sep 16, 2026
Judgment
#13
Sep 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Sirce E. Owen, David J. Venturella, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Order of the Immigration Judge)(Greene, Gavin) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
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