Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03378
Jose Alberto Torres Diaz v. Warden-Facility Administrator Adelanto Ice Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: June 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen E. Scott
Referred to:
Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 17, 2026
PETITIONER MOTION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, (28 U.S.C. 2241) AND EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND SHOW OF CAUSE (Filing fee: $5.00 FEE DUE) filed by Petitioner Jose Alberto Torres Diaz. (et) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
#2
Jun 18, 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: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order to Show Cause 1 (et) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Jun 18, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Percy Anderson and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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: 06/18/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jun 18, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Jun 18, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
Jun 22, 2026
STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
#7
Jun 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Patrick James Kearney counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mulling, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator Adelanto Ice Processing Center. Adding PATRICK J. KEARNEY as counsel of record for RESPONDENTS for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by RESPONDENTS PATRICK J. KEARNEY. (Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Markwayne Mulling(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Warden-Facility Administrator Adelanto Ice Processing Center(pty:res))(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Jun 26, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mulling, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator Adelanto Ice Processing Centerto NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order to Show Cause 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A I-213, # 2 Exhibit Ex B El Salvador Warrant w/ Translation, # 3 Exhibit Ex C Bond Order, # 4 Exhibit Ex D BIA Denial Decision)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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Response
#9
Jun 29, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: 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 issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. If the FPD appears, the Reply deadline shall remain 14 days after the Answer was filed, per General Order 26-05. The FPD may move for an extension of time to file a Reply or for leave to amend the Petition. (kh) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Jun 29, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#10
Jul 08, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Jose Alberto Torres Diaz. Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order to Show Cause 1 . Receipt number 46022. (fa) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Jul 08, 2026
Financial Entry
#11
Jul 10, 2026
Notice NOTICE OF INTENDED REMOVAL filed by RESPONDENTS Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mulling, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator Adelanto Ice Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex B Appeal No. 25-639 Denial, # 3 Exhibit Ex C Notice of Removal)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#13
Jul 15, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Jose Alberto Torres Diaz. (mrv) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL
#12
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION FOR (28 U.S.C. 2241) AND EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND SHOW OF CAUSE filed by Petitioner Jose Alberto Torres Diaz. (aco) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Jul 21, 2026
MINUTES IN CHAMBERS-COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. For all of the foregoing reasons, the Court denies Petitioner's TRO Motions. (See document for further details).; denying 1 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; denying 12 MOTION FOR (28 U.S.C. 2241) AND EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND SHOW OF CAUSE. (aco) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
#15
Jul 22, 2026
MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. On July 15, 2026, Petitioner Jose Alberto Torres Diaz ("Petitioner") filed a Consent to Proceed before the Magistrate Judge. (Docket No. 13.) In light of the procedure now established in the General Order in immigration habeas cases, deeming the government to having consented to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction unless it withdraws consent where the petitioner files a consent at the time the case is initiated, the Court will deem the government to have consented to the Magistrate Judge's jurisdiction in this case unless it files an objection within three days of the date of this order. (aco) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#16
Jul 27, 2026
Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Jose Alberto Torres Diaz. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#19
Aug 03, 2026
Mail Returned addressed to Jose Alberto Torres Diaz re Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,, Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause,,, 14 (mrv) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Mail Returned
#20
Aug 03, 2026
Mail Returned addressed to Jose Alberto Torres Diaz re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, 15 (mrv) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Mail Returned
#17
Aug 07, 2026
The District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly this case will be reassigned to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott for final disposition. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dto) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/07/2026)
#18
Aug 07, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and theDistrict Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned toMagistrate Judge Karen E. Scott for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dve) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Aug 07, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
Aug 07, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#21
Aug 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a status report by August 17, 2026, clarifying whether Petitioner has been removed from the United States. If Petitioner has not been removed, Respondents must describe the current status of efforts to remove him and his removal proceedings. (jdo) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#23
Aug 18, 2026
Mail Returned addressed to Jose Alberto Torres Diaz re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, 21 (mrv) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Mail Returned
#22
Aug 20, 2026
ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: On August 10, 2026, the Court ordered Respondents to file a status report by August 17, 2026, advising whether Petitioner has been removed. (Dkt. 21.) To date, they have not done so. Petitioner is self-represented and mail to his address of record has been returned as undeliverable (Dkt. 19, 20), so the Court cannot get a status report from him. By August 27, 2026, Respondents shall file a status report and, if warranted, a suggestion of mootness. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Aug 20, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#24
Aug 27, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#27
Sep 25, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
Parties
Jose Alberto Torres Diaz
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Warden-Facility Administrator Adelanto Ice Processing Center
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