Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02112
Santos Quintanilla v. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Naturalization Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: April 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Andre Birotte Jr.
Referred to:
Anna Y. Park
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Anna Y. Park. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID.), filed by Petitioner Santos Quintanilla. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 23, 2026
MEMORANDUN OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Santos Quintanilla. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 24, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Anna Y. Park, 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: 04/24/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Apr 24, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PROSE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
Apr 28, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Apr 28, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
Apr 29, 2026
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr. The Court has received Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO Application") (Dkt. No. 2 ), filed on April 23, 2026. Pursuant to the Court's standing orders, responses to ex parte applications and requests for temporary restraining orders must be filed within 48 hours after service. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the TRO Application no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(kd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#8
May 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
May 01, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#10
May 07, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#11
May 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
#12
May 08, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#13
May 15, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#14
May 18, 2026
Extension of Time to File
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Extension of Time to File
#15
Jun 01, 2026
Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law
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Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law
#16
Jun 15, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#17
Jul 21, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#18
Aug 03, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#19
Aug 04, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#20
Aug 07, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#21
Sep 04, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#22
Sep 04, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
Sep 04, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
#23
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting 21 re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 .(SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv)
#24
Sep 14, 2026
JUDGMENT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. IT IS ADJUDGED that (1) the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition") is granted; and (2) the Clerk shall enter Judgment accordingly. Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 23 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)
#25
Sep 21, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Parties
Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Naturalization Enforcement
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Santos Quintanilla
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