Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03806

#1

Jul 10, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: You have attempted to open this case electronically but have failed to upload successfully the required PDF version of any initiating document, such as a complaint or notice of removal. You must file an initiating document within two business days of this notice or the docket for this case number will be closed. (et) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#2

Jul 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42761432 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Xing Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Susan Qin added to party Xing Chen(pty:pet))(Qin, Susan) (Entered: 07/11/2026)

#3

Jul 11, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate release from immigration custody; stay of removal and transfer filed by Petitioner Xing Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Qin, Susan) (Entered: 07/11/2026)

#4

Jul 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: 07/12/2026)

#5

Jul 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (et) (Entered: 07/12/2026)

#6

Jul 12, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 07/12/2026)

Jul 12, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#7

Jul 13, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ENTRY by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court has reviewed the Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, which seeks the same relief as the Petition, as well as an order barring Respondents from transferring Petitioner outside of this district during the pendency of this action. (Dkt. 3 .) The Court notes that this case is subject to General Order 26-05, which sets an expedited briefing schedule of 7 days for Respondents to file an Answer and then 3 days for Petitioner to file a Reply. (Dkt. 6 .) The Court intends to rule promptly on the Petition and Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order at the conclusion of briefing. If Petitioner believes there are facts justifying emergency relief on an even shorter briefing schedule, Petitioner may file a request that must be supported by good cause to shorten the briefing schedule. The Court notes that under General Order 26-05, Respondents must provide at least two court days' notice to the Petitioner, Petitioner's counsel, and the Court of their intent to remove Petitioner from this district. (Dkt. 6 .) The Court has not received notice of any intent by Respondents to remove Petitioner from this district. Should Respondents decide to remove Petitioner from this district, the Court directs Respondents to provide their response to the Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order when they provide notice to Petitioner, Petitioner's counsel, and the Court. This will allow the Court to rule on the Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order prior to the noticed removal of Petitioner from this district. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (asi) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

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#8

Jul 14, 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. (asi) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#9

Jul 17, 2026

(Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Acting Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Ernesto Santacruz(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#10

Jul 20, 2026

REPLY TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 AND OPPOSITION TO EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Respondents Acting Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Deportation Officer Saul Hernandez, # 2 Exhibit Petitioners Chinese Travel Document)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#11

Jul 23, 2026

TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Xing Chen. (Qin, Susan) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#12

Jul 24, 2026

Notice OF INTENDED REMOVAL filed by Federal Respondents Acting Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notification of Removal, # 2 Exhibit Flight Itinerary for Petitioner)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#13

Jul 27, 2026

Text Only Entry by U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Notice of Intended Removal scheduling Petitioner's removal for August 1, 2026. (Dkt. 12.) Petitioner does not challenge his final removal order and acknowledges that his removal is presently foreseeable. (Dkt. 2 at 20; Dkt. 11 at 2.) Petitioner's claim is focused on the legality of his arrest by immigration authorities on June 26, 2026. (Dkt. 2 at 25-26.) However, it appears that Petitioner's removal would moot his claim challenging the legality of his arrest and present detention. Therefore, if Petitioner has any reason why his claim would not be rendered moot by his removal, Petitioner is directed to file a response no later than July 28, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

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#14

Jul 28, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Petitioner Xing Chento Generic Text Only Entry,,, 13 (Qin, Susan) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#15

Jul 31, 2026

MINUTE (In Chambers): ORDER REGARDING PETITIONER'S INTENDED REMOVAL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: re: Notice (Other), 12 . The Court directs Respondents to file a status report regarding Petitioners removal no later than August 5, 2026, which must be supported by a declaration and/or documentary evidence. If Petitioner is removed as scheduled, then Petitioner will have seven days to file a response stating any reason why the Petition is not moot. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#16

Aug 05, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Acting Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Updated Flight Itinerary for Petitioner)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#17

Aug 06, 2026

Text Only Entry by U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Status Report advising that Petitioner's removal has been rescheduled for August 11, 2026. (Dkt. 16.) Accordingly, the Court directs Respondents to file a status report regarding Petitioner's removal no later than August 13, 2026, which must be supported by a declaration and/or documentary evidence. If Petitioner is removed as scheduled, then Petitioner will have seven days to file a response stating any reason why the Petition is not moot. If Petitioner is not removed as scheduled, then the status report should address the circumstances of what occurred and address whether there is still a significant likelihood that Petitioners removal will occur in the reasonably foreseeable future. Petitioner will have seven days to file a response. The Court will then consider the matter fully briefed and will rule on the Petition. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Aug 06, 2026

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#18

Aug 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Acting Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Custody Log)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#19

Aug 16, 2026

Text Only Entry by U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Status Report stating that Respondents attempted to remove Petitioner on August 11, 2026, but that Petitioner physically refused to board his removal flight. (Dkt. 18.) Thus, the Court directs Respondents to file a further status report no later than August 24, 2026 stating whether Petitioner has been removed, and if not, what actions Respondents intend to take in the reasonably foreseeable future with regard to Petitioner's removal and/or custody. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/16/2026)

Aug 16, 2026

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#20

Aug 18, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Petitioner Xing Chento Status Report 18 (Qin, Susan) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#21

Aug 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Acting Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Deportation Officer Saul Hernandez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#22

Aug 28, 2026

TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Xing Chen. (Qin, Susan) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#23

Aug 30, 2026

Text Only Entry by U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court has reviewed both Respondents' August 24, 2026 Status Report and Petitioner's August 28, 2026 Traverse. (Dkts. 21 and 22.) The Status Report contains a declaration stating that Petitioner refused to leave and board his removal flight to China on August 11, 2026, and is scheduled for another flight on September 4, 2026. (Dkt. 21-1.) The Traverse attacks the declaration as insufficient to prove that Petitioner actually refused to leave and board his removal flight. (Dkt. 22.) But the Traverse does not actually dispute the declaration offered by Respondents with any contrary facts. (Id.) Thus, the Court concludes that there is no factual dispute as the declaration offered by Respondents stands uncontradicted. If Petitioner believes that the declaration offered by Respondents is inaccurate, then Petitioner will need to offer admissible evidence to support such assertion. In the absence of such evidence from Petitioner, the Court will permit Respondents to attempt to remove Petitioner once again on September 4, 2026 and directs Respondents to file a further status report regarding removal no later than September 7, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/30/2026)

Aug 30, 2026

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#24

Sep 07, 2026

Status Report

#25

Sep 08, 2026

Status Report