Central District of California • 5:25-cv-03607
Hector Jose Martinez Lopez v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: December 10, 2025
Assigned to:
Kenly Kiya Kato
Referred to:
Autumn D. Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
January 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 10, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth.(Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Petitioner Hector Jose Martinez Lopez. (car) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Dec 31, 2025
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 (2241) 1 (car) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Dec 31, 2025
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato 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: 12/31/2025)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Dec 31, 2025
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: Good cause appearing, it is ORDERED that the Office of the Federal Public Defender be appointed to represent Petitioner in the above-captioned matter. It is FURTHER ORDERED that as soon as possible but no later than January 30, 2026: (1) The Office of the Federal Public Defender shall obtain consent for representation from Petitioner and file a statement of representation; (2) Petitioner shall file an amended Petition stating all facts supporting each ground for habeas relief; (3) Petitioner shall file a Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees form (CV-60P) or pay the filing fee; and (4) To the extent injunctive relief is sought, Petitioner shall file a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. (kh) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Dec 31, 2025
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#5
Jan 08, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Department of Homeland Security
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Hector Jose Martinez Lopez
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