Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03688

#1

Jul 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Francisco Martin Esteban Rodas. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#2

Jul 01, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Francisco Martin Esteban Rodas. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#3

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 Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, 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)

#4

Jul 06, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#5

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#7

Jul 07, 2026

MINUTE IN CHAMBERSORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response no later than July 20, 2026, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#6

Jul 08, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (san) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#8

Jul 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Katherine M Hikida counsel for Respondent Department of Homeland Security. Adding Katherine M. Hikida as counsel of record for Federal Respondent for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Katherine M Hikida added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res))(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#9

Jul 13, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Respondent Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proof of Service)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#10

Jul 22, 2026

Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL

#11

Jul 28, 2026

Notice (Other)