Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03690

Erick Valdez Juarez v. Mark Wayne Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: July 01, 2026
Assigned to: Jesus Gilberto Bernal
Referred to: Michael B. Kaufman
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: September 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Jesus G. Bernal and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Erick Valdez Juarez. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jul 01, 2026
DECLARATION In Support of Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Petitioner Erick Valdez Juarez. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#3
Jul 01, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Erick Valdez Juarez. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#4
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Jesus G. Bernal 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. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jul 06, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Jul 07, 2026
MINUTES IN CHAMBERSORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: re 3 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. 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 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. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#8
Jul 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexander Layne Farrell counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Mark Wayne Mullin, James Pilkington, Warden. Adding Alexander L. Farrell as counsel of record for Mark Wayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, James Pilkington, Warden for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Mark Wayne Mullin, et al. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Mark Wayne Mullin (pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party James Pilkington(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Warden(pty:res))(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Jul 13, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Mark Wayne Mullin, James Pilkington, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Proof of Service)(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#10
Jul 27, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#11
Jul 28, 2026
Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: In this habeas action, Petitioner was ordered removed by an Immigration Judge on January 28, 2026. Dkt. 9-3. Petitioner reserved appeal and his appeal was due on February 27, 2026. Id. at 5. In their Answer, Respondents do not address the status of Petitioner's immigration case. However, the EOIR Case Information page reflects that no appeal was filed in Petitioner's case. See https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/caseInformation. Respondents are ORDERED to file a supplemental brief on or before July 30, 2026, to address the current status of Petitioner's immigration case and any impact on his habeas claims. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Jul 28, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#12
Jul 29, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
Main Document: Miscellaneous Document
#13
Aug 03, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#14
Aug 03, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Notice of Report and Recommendation
#15
Aug 12, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
Main Document: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#16
Aug 12, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#17
Aug 13, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#18
Sep 02, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned

Parties

Erick Valdez Juarez
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Mark Wayne Mullin
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