Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00918
Jose Luis Munoz Zabala v. Mark Bowen
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Case Information
Filed: February 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Monica Ramirez Almadani
Referred to:
Maria A. Audero
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 25, 2026
[MOTION FOR HABEAS CORPUS] PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Feb 25, 2026
MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 25, 2026
REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#4
Feb 26, 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 (2241) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Request 60 IFP Request)(et) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero, 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: 02/26/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Feb 26, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Habeas Corpus 1 and Petitioners Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 2 . Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the TRO by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Upon receipt of the opposition brief, or if no opposition brief is filed, Court shall take the matter under submission or order a hearing or reply brief if necessary. Respondents shall not transfer or remove Petitioner pending the Court's decision on the TRO Application. Respondents shall personally serve Petitioner with their opposition and all Court orders issued in this matter. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#7
Feb 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul Bartholomew Green counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Adding Paul Bartholomew Green as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents amela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Mark Bowen(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res))(Green, Paul) (Entered: 02/28/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Feb 28, 2026
OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary InjunctionNOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (IJ bond order), # 2 Exhibit (Removal proceedings filing))(Green, Paul) (Entered: 02/28/2026)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#9
Mar 05, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court REFERS the 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. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Mar 05, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#10
Mar 10, 2026
Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#11
Mar 13, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause Why Temporary Restraining Order Should Issue by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Comt ORDERS Petitioner to SHOW CAUSE why a TRO should be granted given Petitioner was provided with a bond hearing but apparen tly withdrew his request before receiving a determination from the immigration judge. Specifically, Petitioner should explain why the hearing was cancelled. Petitioner shall file any written response to the Order to Show Cause no later than 3/18/2026. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to personally serve the Opposition filed on 2/28/2026 (ECF 8 ) and this Order on Petitioner within 24 hours of this Order. Proof of service shall be filed no later than 3/16/2026. (jp)
#14
Mar 13, 2026
RESPONSE to Respondents and Honorable Monica Ramirez Almadani, United States District Judge, filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Munoz Zabala (hr) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
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Response
#12
Mar 14, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, re Order to Show Cause,, 11, Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 8 served on March 4, 2026 and March 14, 2026, respectively. (Green, Paul) (Entered: 03/14/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#13
Mar 17, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Jose Luis Munoz Zabala. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 . Receipt number 42045. (fa) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Mar 17, 2026
Financial Entry
#15
Mar 26, 2026
ORDER GRANTING in Part Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 2 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani, the TRO Application is GRANTED IN PART. TheCourt ORDERS as follows: Respondents are enjoined (see document for further information). Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why a preliminary injunction should not issue. Respondents shall file any written response to the Order to Show Cause no later than 4/2/2026. Failure to file a response will be deemed consent to the issuance of the preliminary injunction. This TRO shall take immediate effect. The TRO may be extended for good cause or upon Respondents' consent. (jp) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
#16
Apr 02, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noemto Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,, 15 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (IJ order), # 2 Exhibit 2 (Certificate of service))(Green, Paul) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
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Response
#17
Apr 09, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause Why Preliminary Injunction Order Should Issue by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file a reply to Petitioner's Response, providing an update on the status of his bond hearing and explaining why a preliminary injunction should be granted. Petitioner shall file any written response to the Order to Show Cause no later than 4/18/2026. The Court ORDERS Respondents to personally serve this Order on Petitioner within 24 hours of this Order. Proof of service shall be filed no later than 4/13/2026. (jp)
#18
Apr 09, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#19
Apr 20, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#20
Apr 20, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#21
Apr 20, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#22
Apr 20, 2026
Response in Support of Motion
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Response in Support of Motion
#23
Apr 23, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#24
Apr 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#25
May 07, 2026
Clerical Error (G-11)
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Clerical Error (G-11)
#26
May 18, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#27
May 28, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#28
May 29, 2026
Reassignment of Case Due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer (MJ) (G-74) - optional html form
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Reassignment of Case Due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer (MJ) (G-74) - optional html form
May 29, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
Jun 01, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#31
Jun 04, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#32
Jun 04, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#33
Jun 11, 2026
Notice of Lodging
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Notice of Lodging
#34
Jun 11, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#35
Jun 12, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#36
Jun 12, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#37
Jul 02, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#38
Jul 07, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#39
Jul 10, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#40
Jul 24, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#41
Aug 03, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#42
Aug 05, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#43
Aug 10, 2026
Response
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Response
#44
Aug 12, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#45
Aug 24, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Parties
Jose Luis Munoz Zabala
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Mark Bowen
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