Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02088

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Apr 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42089950 for $5 filing fee, filed by Plaintiff ANTHONY ADALBERTO ORTEGA CAMPOS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit) (Attorney Carolina C Gomez added to party ANTHONY ADALBERTO ORTEGA CAMPOS (pty:pla))(Gomez, Carolina) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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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 Derrick K. Watson and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick, 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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Apr 24, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

ORDER by Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia. (et) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

The Government's response to Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order incorporated into the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, is due by May 1, 2026. Petitioner's optional reply is due by May 4, 2026. Respondents are reminded that any removal of Petitioner from the Central District of California must be preceded by at least two court days' notice to Petitioner, Petitioner's counsel, and this Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iv) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

Apr 24, 2026

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May 01, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Chung Hae Han counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Adding Chung H. Han as counsel of record for Markwayne Mullin, Todd M. Lyons, Todd Blanche, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Markwayne Mullin, Todd M. Lyons, Todd Blanche, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Ernesto Santacruz, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center(pty:res))(Han, Chung) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 01, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Centerto Generic Text Only Entry,, 6 (Han, Chung) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 15, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. Objections to R&R due by 5/20/2026. (nbo) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick Re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . IT IS RECOMMENDED that the District Judge issue an Order: (1) accepting this Report and Recommendation; (2) granting the Petition; and (3) issuing a writ ordering(a) Respondents to release Petitioner from custody on reasonable conditions of supervision unless the Government shows by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioners continued detention is justified based on his danger to the community or risk of flight at a custody redetermination hearing to be held before an Immigration Judge within seven (7) days; and (b) the parties to file a status report within three (3) days of the issuance of the writ, attesting to Respondents compliance. Objections to R&R due by 5/20/2026 (nbo) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 21, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 10 by Judge Derrick K. Watson. IT IS ORDERED THAT 1. The Report and Recommendation is accepted.2. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. 3. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody on reasonable conditions of supervision unless the Government shows by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioners continued detention is justified based on his danger to the community or risk of flight at a custody redetermination hearing to be held before an Immigration Judge within seven (7) days. 4. Respondents are ORDERED to file a compliance status report within ten (10) days. (nbo) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

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May 21, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Derrick K. Watson. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody on reasonable conditions of supervision unless the Government shows by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner's continued detention is justified based on his danger to the community or risk of flight at a custody redetermination hearing to be held before an Immigration Judge within 7 days. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (nbo) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden, Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Han, Chung) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Aug 06, 2026

First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs Under the Equal Access to Justice Act filed by Plaintiff Anthony Adalberto Ortega Campos. (Attachments: # 1 Assignment of Equal Access to Justice Act Fees, Direction of Payment, and Release, # 2 Proposed Order) (Gomez, Carolina) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

Petitioner's First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs Under the Equal Access to Justice Act 14 filed on 8/06/2026 is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick for determination. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

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Aug 18, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order Setting Briefing Schedule by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick:(SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

Miscellaneous Document

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Sep 08, 2026

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

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Sep 08, 2026

Appearance