Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02950

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May 27, 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 Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Martinez Reyes Lorenzo. (mza) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#2

May 29, 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 (mza) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#3

May 29, 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 Pedro V. Castillo, 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. (mza) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#4

May 29, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#5

May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#6

Jun 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Katherine M Hikida counsel for Respondent DHS-OPLA. Adding Katherine M. Hikida as counsel of record for Respondent for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent DHS OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Katherine M Hikida added to party DHS-OPLA(pty:res))(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#7

Jun 05, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Respondent DHS-OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proof of Service)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#8

Jun 22, 2026

Notice of Intended Removal Pursuant to Voluntary Departure Order filed by Respondent DHS-OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Notification of Removal)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#9

Jun 23, 2026

Notice OF ORDER OF THE IMMIGRATON JUDGE filed by Respondent DHS-OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proof of Service)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#10

Jun 26, 2026

Text Only Entry: On June 22, 2026, Respondent filed a Notice of Intended Removal Pursuant to Voluntary Departure Order, informing the Court that Petitioner was scheduled for transfer (Dkt. No. 8 at 2) and removal (Notification of Removal Dkt. No. 8 -1 at 2) on June 25, 2026, in accordance with Petitioner's Application for Voluntary Departure, which the Immigration Judge granted on June 16, 2026; June 16, 2026 Order of the Immigration Judge, Dkt. No. 9 -1 at 2). Respondent is ORDERED to file a status report on or before July 1, 2026, with supporting documentary evidence establishing that Petitioners removal has been effectuated. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/26/2026)

Jun 26, 2026

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#11

Jul 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondent DHS-OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Declaration of Luz Robles, # 3 Proof of Service)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#12

Jul 13, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Martinez Reyes Lorenzo re Generic Text Only Entry,, 10 (mrv) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#13

Jul 28, 2026

Text Only Entry: On July 1, 2026, Respondents informed the Court that Petitioner was transferred to Florence Staging Facility on June 25, 2026, and was scheduled to be removed to Honduras on July 5, 2026. And the copy of the Court's June 26, 2026, order mailed to Petitioner was returned to the Court with the notation, "[n]o longer at this address." No later than August 4, 2026, the parties are ordered to file a joint status report. If Petitioner has been removed and Respondents are unable to contact him, Respondents shall file the status report. The status report shall inform the Court and set out the parties' positions on the following: (1) Petitioner's current custody status and, if he is still in custody, his current location; (2) what issues, if any, remain for decision; (3) with respect to each issue, whether both parties intend to stand on briefing already filed, and if so, point the Court to the specific docket entries and page numbers that provide the relevant briefing on each of the issues that remain; (4) if either party believes further briefing is necessary, propose a schedule for such briefing and lodge a proposed order; and (5) whether to consent to the Magistrate Judge for all purposes. The parties may, in lieu of a status report, file, if appropriate, either (1) a notice of voluntary dismissal or stipulated dismissal, or (2) a stipulation that judgment be entered, along with a proposed Judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

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#14

Aug 03, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondent DHS-OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#15

Aug 04, 2026

Text Only Entry: On August 3, 2026, Respondent filed a Status Report, informing the Court that Petitioner is no longer in ICE custody because he voluntarily departed the United States via a flight to Hondoras on July 19, 2026, and arguing that the case should therefore be dismissed as moot. (Dkt. No. 14 ). Petitioner is ordered to show cause on or before August 11, 2026, why this case should not be dismissed as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

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#16

Aug 07, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Martinez Reyes Lorenzo re Generic Text Only Entry 13 (mrv) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#17

Aug 17, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Martinez Reyes Lorenzo re Generic Text Only Entry,, 15 (mrv) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#18

Aug 26, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Martinez Reyes Lorenzo. Re: (TERMED)Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 . Receipt number 47648. (fa) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

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