Central District of California • 2:26-cv-08214

#1

Jul 24, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. (Cuy, Daniela) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#2

Jul 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), with filing fee previously paid (5.00 paid on 07/24/2026, receipt number 08654G), filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. (Attorney Daniela Hernandez Chong Cuy added to party Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado(pty:pet))(Cuy, Daniela) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#3

Jul 27, 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. (sh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#4

Jul 27, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. (sh) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#5

Jul 27, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (sh) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#6

Jul 30, 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. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#7

Aug 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Patrick James Kearney counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, Fereti Semaia, David J. 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 Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Andre Quinones(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res), Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res))(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#8

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, Fereti Semaia, David J. Venturellato Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A I-213, # 2 Exhibit Ex B Notice of Revocation, # 3 Exhibit Ex C Informal Interview, # 4 Exhibit Ex D Notice of Removal to Mexico, # 5 Exhibit Ex E Removal Order)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#9

Aug 06, 2026

TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. (Cuy, Daniela) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#10

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. correcting Traverse 9 (Cuy, Daniela) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#11

Aug 12, 2026

Notice filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. (Cuy, Daniela) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#12

Aug 12, 2026

Notice Notice of Intended Removal filed by RESPONDENTS Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, Fereti Semaia, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notification of Removal)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#13

Aug 14, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A. Third CountryScreening Notice, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B. IJ's decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C. Refugees International, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D. Human Rights Watch, # 5 Declaration Attorney Declaration, # 6 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Cuy, Daniela) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#14

Aug 14, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok setting hearing on petition and temporary administrative stay. The Court is in receipt of the Notice of Intended Removal filed by Respondents on August 12, 2026. ECF 12 . The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to appear for a hearing before the Court on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The Court also ORDERS the entry of a temporary administrative stay through Wednesday, August 19, 2026, pending resolution of the Petition. See United States v. Texas, 144 S. Ct. 797, 798 (2024) (Barrett, J., concurring) ("Administrative stays do not typically reflect the court's consideration of the merits of the stay application. Rather, they 'freeze legal proceedings until the court can rule on a party's request for expedited relief.'"); Gallusz v. LLP Mortgage, Inc., 2025 WL 1360771, at *2 (S.D. Cal. 2025). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#15

Aug 17, 2026

First STIPULATION to Continue Hearing from 08/18/2026 to 08/20/2026 filed by Petitioner Eduardo J Lacayo Alvarado. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cuy, Daniela) Modified on 8/18/2026 (kl). (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#16

Aug 17, 2026

OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 13 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, Fereti Semaia, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Third Country Screening Notice)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#17

Aug 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING DATE AND TO EXTEND ADMINISTRATIVE STAY by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok, 15 . [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] (san) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#18

Aug 20, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. At the court's own motion, the hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. PT (Dkts. 14 & 17 ) will be held by video using Zoom webinar. The steps to access the Zoom webinar are available on Judge Kwok's Procedures & Schedules page (https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/DMK). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#19

Aug 20, 2026

MINUTES OF Video Hearing re: PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (Dkt. 13) held before Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. Proceedings held via zoom. Case is called. Separate order to follow. Court Recorder: CS 8/20/2026. Counsel for Petitioner(s): Daniela Hernandez Chong Cuy, Esq. Counsel for Respondent(s): Patrick James Kearney, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: K. Lozada. Time in Court: 23 mins. Deferring ruling on EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO 13 . THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Recorder: CS 8/20/2026. (kl) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#20

Aug 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER GRANTING IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok: denying as moot 13 EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO. For the reasons stated on the record at the hearing on August 20, 2026, the Petition is GRANTED IN PART. Petitioner's ex parte application for temporary restraining order is denied as moot. The Court orders that Respondents: (1) immediately release Petitioner Eduardo Jose Lacayo Alvarado (A# 073-886-614) from custody on Petitioner's prior conditions of release; and (2) immediately return any confiscated property and documents to Petitioner upon his release. Judgement shall be entered accordingly. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#21

Aug 20, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok, Related to: Order 20, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 . IT IS HEREBY ADJUDGED that the petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Eduardo Jose Lacayo Alvarado (A# 073-886-614) is granted in part. Petitioner is to be released immediately from the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on conditions no more restrictive than those in effect when he was most recently detained. In addition, Respondents shall return to Petitioner at the time of his release all confiscated documents and possessions. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Motion Hearing AND Temporary Restraining Order

Aug 20, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice