Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03258
Joselino Figueroa Balderrama v. Ernesto Santacruz
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Steve Kim
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: July 15, 2026
Last Activity:
July 16, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42531313 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Joselino Figueroa Balderrama. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit M) (Attorney Genna Ellis Beier added to party Joselino Figueroa Balderrama(pty:pet))(Beier, Genna) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jun 12, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented 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: 06/12/2026)
#3
Jun 12, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (et) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#4
Jun 12, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Jun 12, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#5
Jun 21, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/21/2026)
Jun 21, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#6
Jun 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Jun 22, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Jun 25, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#10
Jul 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Jul 13, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#12
Jul 14, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#13
Jul 15, 2026
MINUTES OF ORAL ARGUMENT held before Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Case called. Counsel state their appearances for the record. The Court invites counsel to respond to the revised tentative ruling. The matter is submitted. Attorneys for Petitioner: Luis Savalza. Attorneys for Respondents: Patrick Kearney, AUSA, Paul Green, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Connie Chung. Time in Court: 1 hour. Court Recorder: CS 07/15/26. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Jul 15, 2026
Motion Hearing
#14
Jul 16, 2026
Release Order re Immigration 2241
Parties
Ernesto Santacruz
Party
Joselino Figueroa Balderrama
Party