Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05184

#1

Sep 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge R. Gary Klausner and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta. (car) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#2

Sep 03, 2026

MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta. (car) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2026: # 1 Lodged Proposed Order) (car). (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#3

Sep 03, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta. (car) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#4

Sep 03, 2026

Fee Waiver Request filed by Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta. (car) Modified on 9/21/2026 (kh). (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#5

Sep 08, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge R. Gary Klausner and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, 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. (car) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#6

Sep 08, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#7

Sep 08, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#8

Sep 09, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Order Re: Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta's Ex Parle Application for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order 2 . Petitioner is in U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement custody. Petitioner seeks the Court 's order that he be released from custody primarily because he claims violations of due process. The Court DENIES the Application (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIC REASONS AS DISCUSSED HEREIN). (lc) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#9

Sep 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: 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 (7) 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. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (kh) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#10

Sep 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: Petitioner did not pay the appropriate filing fee of $5.00. If Petitioner is unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, s/he must complete the Request to Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support ("Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis")(CV-60P), and file it with the Court within 30 days. Petitioner must file the completed forms in their entirety, along with the required accompanying documents, within 15 days. In the alternative, Petitioner may pay the $5.00 filing fee. (Attachments: # 1 Blank IFP Request) (kh) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#11

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE AND LODGING OF RECORDS by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: 1. The parties shall comply with the briefing schedule set by the General Order 26-05. If the parties seek to accelerate or alter the briefing schedule set by General Order 26-05, the parties shall promptly meet and confer and file a stipulation or joint statement setting forth the parties' competing proposals for a briefing schedule. 2. Under General Order 26-05, applications for temporary restraining orders are reserved for cases where the petitioner alleges imminent, irreparable harm that cannot be addressed by the standard scheduling order or by expediting the briefing schedule. 3. The parties are ordered to file all documents necessary to the determination of the grounds asserted in the Petition. 4. All records provided to the Court should be properly authenticated by a declaration of a person competent to attest to their contents. 5. A request by a party for an extension of time will be granted only upon a showing of good cause and should be made in advance of the deadline. Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. **See Order for full details** (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (kh) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#12

Sep 14, 2026

Notice Re: Appointment of Counsel filed by Non-Party Federal Public Defender. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Shah, Raj) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#13

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE NONRESPONSE TO PETITION by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: As of September 16, 2026, Respondents have not filed a response to the Petition. Respondents are ordered to show cause why the Petition should not be granted no later than September 18, 2026. (kh) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#14

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: pursuant to the Federal Public Defender's referral notice (Dkt. 9 ), the Court appoints thefollowing attorney to represent Petitioner in this immigration habeas case. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B) (authorizing appointment forpersons seeking relief under section 2241): Katie Tinto. This appointment order shall issue nunc pro tunc to the date of the Federal Public Defender's referral notice, September 11, 2026. (kh) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#15

Sep 18, 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 Roberto Carlos Acosta. (Tinto, E. Katharine) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#16

Sep 18, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: 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. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#17

Sep 18, 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 Autumn D. Spaeth for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aco) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Sep 18, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

Sep 18, 2026

Pay Filing Fee

Sep 18, 2026

FILING FEE PAID for new civil case. Receipt No. ACACDC-43346432 for $5 filing fee. (Tinto, E. Katharine)

#18

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Petition is granted; 2. Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta (A# 074-015-956) must be immediately released from immigration detention; and 3. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. (kh) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#19

Sep 21, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: Pursuant to the Court's Order, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Petition is granted. Petitioner Roberto Carlos Acosta (A# 074-015-956) must be immediately released from immigration detention. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (kh) (Entered: 09/21/2026)