Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02751

#1

May 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B Kaufman.(Filing fee $ 5:PAID), filed by petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (ghap) Modified on 8/20/2026 (mrv). (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#2

May 21, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (ghap) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#3

May 21, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#4

May 21, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#5

May 21, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (ghap) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#6

May 22, 2026

(In Chambers) Order CONVERTING Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Dkt. 2] to Motion for Preliminary Injunction and SETTING Briefing Schedule by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 . On its own motion, the Court hereby CONVERTS Petitioner's Motion into a Motion for Preliminary Injunction and ORDERS the following briefing schedule: Respondents shall submit an Opposition no later than two (2) days from the date of this Order. Petitioner may submit a Reply, if any, no later than one (1) day from the date of this Order. IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from the Central District of California pending resolution of this litigation. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#7

May 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group. Adding Kimberly I. Jefferson as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Kimberly I. Jefferson Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party James Pilkington(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Warden Geo Group(pty:res))(Jefferson, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#8

May 28, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 AND OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proof of Service)(Jefferson, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#9

May 29, 2026

MINUTES (In Chambers) Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Here, the Weygandt factors sufficiently support the appointment of counsel to represent Petitioner. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD") has indicated that it will review requests for appointment of counsel to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. 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 (7) days of this order, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (See document for further information). (aco) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#10

Jun 26, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Michael T. Drake on behalf of Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. Filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (Attorney Michael T. Drake added to party Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta(pty:pet))(Drake, Michael) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#11

Jun 26, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Withdraw /Dissolve District Judge's Order Barring Removal filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B Notice of Removal, # 3 Proposed Order Ex Parte Proposed Order) (Jefferson, Kimberly) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#12

Jun 30, 2026

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT COURT JUDGE'S ORDER BARRING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF PETITIONER [NOTE CHANGES BY COURT] by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Ex Parte Application, memorandum of points and authorities, and declarations in support thereof. To date, Petitioner has not filed an opposition. Accordingly, the Application is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that paragraph 3 of the May 22, 2026 Order (Dkt. 6) is hereby dissolved. Respondents may proceed with Petitioner's removal to Mexico, and transfer out of the District, to effectuate her removal, pursuant to Petitioner's final order of removal.; granting 11 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Withdraw /Dissolve District Judge's Order Barring Removal. (aco) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#13

Jul 01, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Withdraw /Dissolve District Judge's Order Barring Removal 11 (Drake, Michael) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#14

Jul 02, 2026

AMENDED ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT COURT JUDGE'S ORDER BARRING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF PETITIONER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Accordingly, the Court's July 1, 2026 Order Granting the Application, Dkt. 12, is AMENDED as follows: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that paragraph 3 of the May 22, 2026 Order (Dkt. 6 ) is hereby dissolved, and Respondents may proceed with Petitioners removal to Mexico, subject to the following condition: Respondents must provide Petitioner a meaningful opportunity to raise a fear-based claim for protection under the Convention Against Torture ("CAT"), including asking Petitioner whether she harbors such a fear and notifying her of the option of seeking CAT protection. (chk) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#15

Jul 10, 2026

REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Drake, Michael) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#16

Jul 13, 2026

REQUEST for Extension of Time to File Reply filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Drake, Michael) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#17

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER'S REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPLY IN SUPPORT OF HABEAS PETITION by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, Juarez-Peralta's request to extend the deadline to file a reply in support of her habeas petition is GRANTED. The reply is due by August 12, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. 16 (lkr) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#18

Jul 22, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for CLARIFICATION ON THE JULY 2 ORDER (ECF NO. 14) filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Drake, Michael) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#19

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CLARIFY JULY 2 ORDER (ECF No. 14) [NOTE CHANGES BY COURT] by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Having considered Petitioner's application, and having been advised Respondents do not oppose, the application is GRANTED. The Court's order of July 2 that Petitioner's removal to Mexico be conditioned on Respondents' providing her with "a meaningful opportunity to raise a fear-based claim for protection under the Convention Against Torture (or "CAT") (ECF No. 14 at 2) encompasses all the following conditions: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION).; granting 18 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for CLARIFICATION ON THE JULY 2 ORDER (ECF NO. 14). (aco) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#20

Aug 10, 2026

Notice OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Drake, Michael) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#21

Aug 12, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Drake, Michael) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#22

Aug 13, 2026

Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: In her reply brief, Petitioner provides proof that an Immigration Judge vacated her order of removal and permitted her to proceed with her asylum claim. Dkt. 21-2. Respondents are authorized to file a supplemental brief on or before August 14, 2026, to address the impact of the IJ's order on Petitioner's claims. The Court will take the matter under submission thereafter. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#23

Aug 18, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (jm) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#24

Aug 18, 2026

Notice of Report and Recommendation

#25

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: granting 23 re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 .IT IS ORDERED that: (1) Judgment be entered granting the petition for writ of habeas corpus; (2) a writ of habeas corpus be issued requiring Petitioner Genifer Abigail Juarez-Peralta's (A# 221-008-930) immediate release from Respondents' custody and preventing his re-detention absent a custody hearing before a neutral arbiter where the government shows material changed circumstances justifying her detention; and (3) Respondents shall file a status report no later than three (3) days from the date of this Order confirming that Petitioner has been released from Respondents' custody consistent with this order. (mrv) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#26

Aug 20, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. IT IS ADJUDGED that the petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED and this action is dismissed with prejudice. Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,, 25 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv) (Entered: 08/20/2026)