Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05030

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Aug 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Otis D. Wright, II and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Laifeng Wang. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#2

Aug 31, 2026

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 3006A filed by Petitioner Laifeng Wang. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#3

Sep 10, 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 . (Attachments: # 1 CV60 Request for IFP). (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#4

Sep 10, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, 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. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#5

Sep 10, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#7

Sep 16, 2026

MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, re: MOTION for Appointment of Counsel 2 .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.) (hr) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#8

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Mark Wayne Mullin. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Thomas Giles, Todd Blanche for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Thomas Giles, Todd Blanche. (Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party J. Johnson(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Mark Wayne Mullin (pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#9

Sep 18, 2026

OPPOSITION to PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Otis D. Wright, II and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Mark Wayne Mullin, Petitioner Laifeng Wang. (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 NTA)(Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Laifeng Wang(pty:pet))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#10

Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Sarah Van Buiten on behalf of Petitioner Laifeng Wang. Filed by Petitioner Laifeng Wang. (Attorney Sarah Van Buiten added to party Laifeng Wang(pty:pet))(Van Buiten, Sarah) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#11

Sep 24, 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 Laifeng Wang. (Van Buiten, Sarah) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#12

Sep 24, 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. (lca) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#13

Sep 24, 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 Margo A. Rocconi 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: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Sep 24, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#14

Oct 01, 2026

Reply (Motion related)