Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02290

#1

Apr 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241). Case assigned to Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (Filing fee $ 5 due), filed by petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (jp) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#2

May 01, 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 . (jp) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#3

May 01, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen, 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. (jp) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#4

May 01, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jp) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#5

May 01, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jp) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#6

May 04, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [filed 4/30/2026;Docket No. 1 ] by Judge John F. Walter. Petitioner's Motion is DENIED. Proceedings on the merits of Petitioner's Petition will continue before the Magistrate Judge. (iv) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#7

May 06, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within five days of this order's issuance, 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. (tsn) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#8

May 06, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. In light of pro se Petitioner's failure to pay the filing fee or apply for relief from such as noted in the discrepancy issued at ECF 2, and further in light of the Court's referral of this petition to the Federal Public Defender for consideration of representation (ECF 7), the Court alters the briefing schedule set at ECF 4 as follows: Counsel for Respondent(s) must enter an appearance no later than three calendar days from the issuance of this order; Respondent(s) shall file an answer to the petition no later than seven days after the payment of the filing fee or the filing of a request to proceed without payment of such; any reply must be filed no later than three days after the answer is filed, or, if Petitioner remains unrepresented at that time, 14 days after the answer is served. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Order

#9

May 13, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Martin Prince Harding. Re: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111), 2 . Receipt number 44033. (ee) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

May 13, 2026

Financial Entry

#10

May 18, 2026

Notice re Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#11

May 19, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen re 10 Notice re Appointment of Counsel. The Court appoints CJA attorney Terry Kolkey as counsel for Petitioner. Terry Kolkey shall file a notice of appearance in this case by no later than May 22, 2026. (tsn) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#12

May 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Terry Richard Kolkey counsel for Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. Adding Terry Kolkey as counsel of record for Martin P. Harding for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Attorney Terry Richard Kolkey added to party Martin Prince Harding(pty:pet))(Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#13

Jun 04, 2026

(Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res))(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#14

Jun 04, 2026

REPLY /ANSWER TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Respondent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit Rodriguez Bond Hearing Withdrawal, # 3 Exhibit Immigration Court Automated Case Information)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#15

Jun 23, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply or Amendment filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#16

Jun 24, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting 15 MOTION for Extension of Time to File. The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File a Reply or an Amended Petition. (ECF 15.) Petitioner requests three weeks to do so. For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the request. Petitioner's reply to Respondent's answer to the Petition or an Amended Petition shall be filed no later than July 15, 2026. If Petitioner chooses to file an Amended Petition, the Parties are ORDERED to comply with the briefing deadlines set in General Order 26-05. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Extension of Time to File

#17

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply or Amendment filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#18

Jul 16, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting 17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File. The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Motion for an Extension of Time to File a Reply or an Amended Petition. (ECF 17.) Petitioner requests seven days to do so. For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the request. Petitioner's reply to Respondent's answer to the Petition or an Amended Petition shall be filed no later than July 22, 2026. If Petitioner chooses to file an Amended Petition, the Parties are ORDERED to comply with the briefing deadlines set in General Order 26-05. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

Jul 16, 2026

Extension of Time to File

#19

Jul 22, 2026

REPLY Support of Petition filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Visa, # 2 Exhibit certificates, # 3 Exhibit Report, # 4 Exhibit Report, # 5 Exhibit Report, # 6 Exhibit Report, # 7 Exhibit Report, # 8 Exhibit Report, # 9 Exhibit Govt Motion, # 10 Exhibit Court Order, # 11 Exhibit Motion, # 12 Exhibit DHS file, # 13 Exhibit Bond Documents, # 14 Exhibit Court Order, # 15 Exhibit Motion, # 16 Exhibit Court Order, # 17 Exhibit Court Records, # 18 Exhibit Bond Request, # 19 Exhibit DHS rejection, # 20 Exhibit Declaration)(Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#20

Jul 23, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Directing Respondent to File Supplemental Briefing by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. Because Petitioner has provided additional information regarding his requests for a bond hearing and is now asserting Maldonado Bautista class membership, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing no later than July 28, 2026, addressing the information and assertion as well as whether, in light of those developments, relief in the form of a bond hearing should be ordered for Petitioner. Petitioner may file a response to Respondent's supplemental briefing addressing the same no later than July 31, 2026. (tsn) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#21

Jul 28, 2026

SUPPLEMENT filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding, Respondent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#22

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Supplement Petition re Supplement 21, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1, Reply (Motion related),, 19 filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion, # 2 Exhibit Court Filing, # 3 Exhibit Court Filing, # 4 Exhibit Court Order, # 5 Exhibit Motion, # 6 Exhibit BIA ruling) (Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#23

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. On its own motion, the Court sets this matter for a videoconference hearing on 8/18/2026 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The clerk is ordered to provide video conference information to the parties. Public access is available in courtroom 790 of the Roybal Federal Building. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Aug 06, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

#24

Aug 18, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing on Petition held before Magistrate Stephanie S. Christensen: Proceedings in remotely. Public access available in Courtroom 790. Case is called. Counsel make their appearances. If parties agree to consent to the Magistrate Judge, the parties shall file a CV-11B no later than close of business, Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Respondent to file supplemental brief no later than August 20, 2026. Court Recorder: CourtSmart 8/17/2026. Counsel for Petitioner(s) Terry Richard Kolkey, Esq. Counsel for Respondent(s): Alfredo Jose Bonilla, Esq. Courtroom Deputy: Teagan Snyder. Time in Court: 40 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tsn) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#25

Aug 18, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Federal Respondent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

#26

Aug 19, 2026

STATEMENT OF CONSENT TO PROCEED before the assigned Magistrate Judge filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#27

Aug 20, 2026

SUPPLEMENT filed by Respondent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) Bond Exhibit 1 (NTA), # 2 Exhibit Petitioners Bond Counsels Pre-Bond Hearing Brief, # 3 Exhibit Rodriguez Bond Hearing Notice)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#28

Aug 21, 2026

REQUEST for Leave to file Supplemental Memoradum filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#29

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen: The Court has received Petitioner's request to respond to supplemental documents filed by Respondents. (ECF 28 .). The request is GRANTED; the response must be filed no later than August 25, 2026. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (cso) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Leave to File Document

#30

Aug 25, 2026

The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jloz) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#31

Aug 25, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#32

Aug 25, 2026

REPLY to Government's Supplemental Brief filed by Petitioner Martin Prince Harding. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order, # 2 Exhibit Notice, # 3 Exhibit Notice, # 4 Exhibit Transcript, # 5 Exhibit Order, # 6 Exhibit Transcript, # 7 Exhibit Motion, # 8 Exhibit Evidence Submission, # 9 Exhibit transcript, # 10 Exhibit Motion, # 11 Exhibit Order, # 12 Exhibit Notice)(Kolkey, Terry) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 25, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Aug 25, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#33

Aug 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. IT IS ORDERED that Judgment shall be entered (1) granting the petition; and (2) ordering Respondent to release Petitioner Martin Prince Harding (A# 241-114-202) immediately, under conditions found to be appropriate by releasing officials. (tsn) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#34

Aug 28, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (tsn) (Entered: 08/28/2026)