Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04021

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Jul 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42822057 for $5 filing fee, filed by Attorney for Petitioner Carlos AGUILAR MEDINA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Emily Louise Robinson added to party Carlos AGUILAR MEDINA(pty:pet))(Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

#2

Jul 18, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Carlos AGUILAR MEDINA. (Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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. (car) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/18/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Derrick K. Watson and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, 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. (car) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

ORDER by Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia. (car) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

Jul 18, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#7

Jul 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Patrick James Kearney counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, F. Semaia, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella. 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 Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Andre Quinones(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party F. Semaia(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, F. Semaia, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturellato Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A I-213, # 2 Exhibit Ex B Warrant for Arrest, # 3 Exhibit Ex C Reinstatement Packet)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

STATUS CONFERENCE SCHEDULING NOTICE FOR AUGUST 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM VIA ZOOM by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The Court has reviewed the Petition (Dkt. 1) and the Response (Dkt. 8). Petitioner has yet to file a reply and respond to Respondents' arguments. It is unclear to the Court if Petitioner has retained Ms. Robinson as counsel. It is also unclear to the Court what are Petitioner's claims, and relief Petitioner seeks at this point. The parties should be prepared to address these issues at the status conference. The zoom webinar link may be obtained at: https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontes. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY Modified on 8/28/2026 (dc). (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#10

Aug 31, 2026

MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Case called for a status conference. Attorney Emily Robinson appeared on behalf of Petitioner, and Assistant United States Attorney Patrick Kearney appeared on behalf of Respondents. As stated on the record, Petitioner retained Ms. Robinson, but a formal notice of appearance has not yet been filed. Petitioner's counsel was directed to file a Notice of Appearance following this hearing. After further discussion, Petitioner advised the Court of Petitioner's intent to file an Amended Petition. Due to Petitioner's limited access to counsel and ongoing medical issues, the Court will allow 30 days from the date of this hearing for Petitioner and counsel to discuss Petitioner's claims and file an Amended Petition incorporating all claims to be ruled on. If Petitioner decides not to file an Amended Petition, counsel is directed to notify the Court and file a status report accordingly.Time: 23 mins. CRD: D.Castellanos Court Recorder: CS RS No. 2. <No Attachments> (dc) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form

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Oct 04, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION Todd Blanche, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, F. Semaia, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella amending (TERMED) Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, filed by Attorney for Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/04/2026)

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Oct 04, 2026

First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Attorney for Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Proposed Order) (Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/04/2026)

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Oct 04, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Late Filed Motion filed by Attorney for Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/04/2026)

#14

Oct 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Emily Louise Robinson counsel for Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina. Filed by Attorney for Petitioner Emily L Robinson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/04/2026)

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Oct 04, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to file document under seal filed by Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits to File Under Seal, # 2 Proposed Order)(Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/04/2026)

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Oct 06, 2026

ORDER by Judge Derrick K. Watson. Before the Court is Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina's: (1) Notice and Motion for Leave to File First Amended Petition Out of Time, Dkt. No. 13; and (2) Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO Application), Dkt. No. 12. For good cause shown, the motion for leave to file out of time is GRANTED 13 . Regarding the TRO Application, Dkt. No. 12, Respondents are ORDERED TO RESPOND on or before October 8, 2026. Petitioner MAY REPLY on or before October 9, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (iv) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Oct 06, 2026

ORDER by Judge Derrick K. Watson: Before the Court is Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medinas Application to File Under Seal Petitioner's Medical Records and the Declaration of Alana Slavin, M.D. 15 . For good cause shown the application is GRANTED, and Exhibits A, B, and C SHALL BE FILED UNDER SEAL. Petitioner is reminded of his obligations under Local Rule 79-5.2.2(c) and Local Rule 79-5.3. IT IS SO ORDERED. (iv) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Oct 06, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT Confidential Medical re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 17, First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 12 filed by Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina.(Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

Oct 06, 2026

Leave to File Document

Oct 06, 2026

Leave to File Document Under Seal

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Oct 10, 2026

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 12 filed by Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina. (Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/10/2026)

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Oct 10, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Attorney for Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina, re Sealed Document 18, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 17 served on October 6, 2026. (Robinson, Emily) (Entered: 10/10/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDERING PETITIONER'S IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 by Judge Derrick K. Watson. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner Carlos Aguilar Medina (A# 094-800-163) from their custody by no later than 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on October 14, 2026. On or before October 15, 2026, Respondents must file a notice certifying compliance with this order. (iv) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

ORDER by Judge Derrick K. Watson. No later than October 20, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED to file: (1) any notice DHS filed with the immigration court regarding Petitioner's Franco-Gonzalez class membership; (2) any records concerning Petitioner's mental health that DHS provided to the immigration court; (3) the record of proceedings and the digital audio recordings of the September 22, 2026, and September 30, 2026 hearings; and (4) a declaration describing any competency inquiry or evaluation conducted and the status of any referral for a qualified representative. IT IS SO ORDERED. (iv) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

ORDER by Judge Derrick K. Watson. On October 13, 2026, the Court issued an Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order and Ordering Petitioner's Immediate Release 21 . Pursuant to Rule 65(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order for 28 days beyond the date of its issuance because Respondents did not oppose the entry of the temporary restraining order and to allow briefing on Petitioners request for a preliminary injunction (PI). Petitioner's PI opening brief is due no later than October 23, 2026. Respondents must file an opposition or statement of non-opposition no later than November 2, 2026. Petitioner may file an optional reply no later than November 5, 2026. The Court will accept a stipulated briefing schedule extending these dates on the condition that the parties agree to an extension of the temporary restraining order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2). IT IS SO ORDERED. (iv) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Order

#24

Oct 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, F. Semaia, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Release Docs)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

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Oct 21, 2026

Supplement

Oct 21, 2026

Order

#27

Oct 23, 2026

Brief (non-motion non-appeal)

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Oct 27, 2026

Notice of Lodging

#29

Nov 03, 2026

ORDER by Judge Derrick K. Watson. On October 13, 2026, the Court issued an order granting a temporary restraining order and ordering Petitioner's immediate release. Dkt. No. 21. Later the same day, the Court set a briefing schedule on Petitioners request for a preliminary injunction. Dkt. No. 23. Petitioner's opening brief was due on October 23, 2026, and the Court received his timely filing. Dkt. No. 27. Although Respondents' required opposition or statement of non-opposition was due on November 2, 2026, the Court has received nothing from them. The Court again notes that "the failure to file any required document, or the failure to file it within the deadline, may be deemed consent to the granting... of the motion." L.R. 7-12. Respondents' latest violation of this Rule is sufficient to grant the requested relief. The Court therefore converts the temporary restraining order to a preliminary injunction. See, e.g., Pablo Cristobal v. Semaia, No. 5:26-cv-05310-DSR, 2026 WL 2925887, at *1 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 29, 2026) ("The Court deems Respondents' failure to file an Answer to the Petition in this case, despite having notice of their obligation to do so and an opportunity to comply, to be their consent to granting the relief sought in the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus."). Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with the protections and conditions described in the TRO. Dkt. No. 21. Additionally, by November 6, 2026, the parties are ORDERED to identify in writing any issues that remain for the Court to resolve, including whether Judgment in favor of Petitioner should be entered. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iv) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Order

#30

Nov 07, 2026

Response in Support of Motion