Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01011

#1

Feb 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. Case assigned to Judge Otis D. Wright, II and referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#2

Feb 27, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Feb 27, 2026

REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#5

Mar 05, 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 Daniel S. Roberts, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. Accordingly, 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 issuing, 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, along with a copy of the Petition and Motion for Preliminary Injunction. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See Order for further details.) (lkr) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/5/2026: # 1 Petition, # 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction) (lkr). (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#7

Mar 06, 2026

Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. For these reasons, the Court DENIES Flores's Motion for a TRO WITHOUT PREJUDICE, (Dkt. No. 2 ), meaning that he may re-apply for a TRO if he chooses. Finally, the Court ORDERS Respondents to serve Flores with a copy of this Order. Respondents shall file a proof of service with the Court no later than MARCH 13, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#9

Mar 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph M Briones counsel for Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden. Adding Joseph M. Briones as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Warden Facility, Administrator, Geo Group Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Warden Facility, Administrator, Geo Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Pamela J. Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Warden(pty:res))(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#10

Mar 09, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden, re Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 8 served on 3/6/2026. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#11

Mar 11, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden, re Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 8 served on 03/9/2026. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#12

Mar 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney David M Harris counsel for Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden. Adding David M. Harris as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Warden for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Kristi Noem, Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney David M Harris added to party Pamela J. Bondi(pty:res), Attorney David M Harris added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney David M Harris added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney David M Harris added to party Warden(pty:res))(Harris, David) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#13

Mar 16, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, Order to Show Cause filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (pj) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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Mar 23, 2026

Following preliminary review, the Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to Petitioners Ex Parte Application for a TRO, (Dkt. No. 13), no later than MARCH 24, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service of the habeas petition and the Ex Parte Application for a TRO under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sce) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#15

Mar 23, 2026

Opposition Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order EX PARTE APPLICATION for Preliminary Injunction EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause 13 filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

Mar 23, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#16

Mar 24, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: ORDER DENYING TRO 13 .Presently before the Court is Petitioner Jose Flores's Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order. (Ex Parte Appl. ("TRO"), Dkt. No. 13.) Respondents oppose the TRO. (Opp'n, Dkt. No. 15.). The Court DENIES Flores's TRO WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (Dkt. No. 13.) If Flores wishes to re-apply for a TRO and plead a Zadvydas claim, he must provide "good reason to believe that there is no significant likelihood of [his] removal in the reasonably foreseeable future." 533 U.S. at 701. Finally, the Court ORDERS Respondents to serve Flores with a copy of this Order. Respondents shall file a proof of service with the Court no later than MARCH 27, 2026. (lc) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#17

Mar 24, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden, re Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 15 served on 3/24/2026. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden, re Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause,,, 16 served on 3/24/2026. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#19

Mar 25, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Jose Flores. Re: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111),, 4, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 42304. (fa) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#20

Mar 25, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (DOC. NO. 3 ) AND ORDERING RESPONDENTS TO SERVE DOCUMENTS ON PETITIONER BY PERSONAL SERVICE by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. Before the Court is Petitioner's Request for Appointment of Counsel (Doc. No. 3). For the reasons discussed below, the Court DENIES Petitioner's Request, without prejudice, but ORDERS Respondents to serve their filings in this case on Petitioner via personal service. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See Order for further details.) (lkr) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#21

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER ANSWER TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. IT IS ORDERED that: Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order, Respondents shall file and serve an Answer to the Petition. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES). 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. (Attachments: # 1 Petition, # 2 Blank Consent Form) (hr) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 25, 2026

Financial Entry

#22

Apr 02, 2026

MOTION Writ of Habeas Corpus, EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show of Cause filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2, # 2 Part 3, # 3 Part 4, # 4 Part 5, # 5 Part 6, # 6 Part 7, # 7 Part 8, # 8 Part 9, # 9 Part 10, # 10 Part 11, # 11 Part 12, # 12 Part 13) (pj) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#23

Apr 02, 2026

REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Jose Flores. (pj) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#24

Apr 10, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Following preliminary review, the Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for a TRO, (Dkt. No. 22 ), no later than APRIL 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorney's Office, this Notice constitutes service of the habeas petition and the Ex Parte Application for a TRO under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. II IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/10/2026)

Apr 10, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#25

Apr 14, 2026

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Writ of Habeas CorpusNOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 22 filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Thomas P. Giles, Kristi Noem, Warden. (Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#26

Apr 15, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Order Denying TRO 22 Presently before the Court is Petitioner Jose Floress Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents oppose the TRO. (Oppn, Dkt. No. 25.). The Court DENIES Petitioner's TRO WITHOUT PREJUDICE.(SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS AS DISCUSSED HEREIN)(Dkt. No. 22.) Pursuant to General Order Nos. 05-07 and 26-05, further proceedings on the merits of the Petition are REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for decision. (lc) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#27

Apr 24, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#28

Jun 14, 2026

Supplement (Motion related)

#29

Jun 15, 2026

Appoint Counsel

#30

Jun 17, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#31

Jun 25, 2026

Supplement

#32

Jul 06, 2026

Order

Jul 06, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#34

Jul 30, 2026

Amended Complaint/Petition

#35

Jul 30, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)

#36

Jul 30, 2026

Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties

#37

Jul 31, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#38

Aug 03, 2026

(TERMED) Leave

#39

Aug 05, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#40

Aug 07, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#41

Aug 10, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#42

Aug 13, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

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Aug 13, 2026

Motion Related Document

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Aug 14, 2026

Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

#45

Aug 17, 2026

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion

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Aug 19, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

#47

Aug 24, 2026

Release Order re Immigration 2241

#48

Aug 25, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY FINAL JUDGMENT SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED ON TERMS OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. A status conference in the above-referenced matter is hereby set for September 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 690 of the Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse. The parties are ordered to show cause at the status conference why the preliminary relief entered by the District Judge should not be converted immediately to a final judgment on th e merits for the same reasons and on the same terms provided in the order granting preliminary relief (as clarified in the August 24th Order). See 28 U.S.C. § 2243; Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(f); cf. Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). The parties may discharge t his show-cause order by filing a stipulation and proposed judgment granting the 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition for the same reasons and on the same terms already provided in the District Judge's order granting preliminary relief no later than September 1, 2026. If the parties file a stipulation and proposed judgment granting the petition, the parties do not have to appear at the September 4, 2026, status conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (lkr)

#49

Sep 04, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form