Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04341

#1

Aug 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42947091 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Victor Manuel Gomez Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Tucker H Sandler added to party Victor Manuel Gomez Hernandez(pty:pet))(Sandler, Tucker) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#2

Aug 02, 2026

First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Release Petitioner from Custody filed by Petitioner Victor Manuel Gomez Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order) (Sandler, Tucker) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#3

Aug 02, 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. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#4

Aug 02, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. (mza) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#5

Aug 02, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

Aug 02, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#6

Aug 04, 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. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#7

Aug 05, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING FIRST EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 2 AND ENJOINING PETITIONER'S TRANSFER FROM THE CENTRAL DISTRICT by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Accordingly, the Court now ORDERS as follows: 1. Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the Central District of California during the pendency of this case, or unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Respondents are further ordered to disseminate this order to the immigration officers assigned to Petitioner's immigration case and to place a copy of this order in Petitioner's A-file. 2. The relief requested in Petitioner's TRO Application (Dkt. 2) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court will address Petitioners claims for relief after the completion of briefing on the Petition. (dc) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#8

Aug 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Whitney Wakefield counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Executive Office for Immigration Review, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Adding Whitney Wakefield as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Christopher Chestnut et al. (Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party Christopher Chestnut(pty:res), Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review(pty:res), Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party David Marin(pty:res), Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res))(Wakefield, Whitney) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#9

Aug 10, 2026

ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Executive Office for Immigration Review, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wakefield, Whitney) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#10

Aug 12, 2026

REPLY First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Release Petitioner from Custody 2 filed by Petitioner Victor Manuel Gomez Hernandez. (Sandler, Tucker) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#11

Aug 13, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) TEXT ENTRY & SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Video Zoom Status Conference set for 8/19/2026 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Reply [Dkt. 10] Petitioner raises new arguments in the Reply. The parties should be prepared to address Petitioner's new arguments, including Petitioner's arguments as to his identity. If the parties believe additional briefing is required to address the issues Petitioner raises, the parties are to request the hearing be taken off calendar and file a stipulation with a proposed briefing schedule no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2026. Zoom access 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 (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#12

Aug 19, 2026

MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Case called for a status conference. Attorney Tucker Sandler appeared on behalf of Petitioner, and Assistant United States Attorney Whitney Wakefield appeared on behalf of Respondents. As discussed on the record, the parties will meet and confer to discuss whether further briefing is necessary, including whether Petitioner will file an amended petition or whether Respondents intend to seek leave to file a sur-reply. The parties will provide an update to the Court regarding their intentions and a proposed schedule for any further briefing. Time: 8 mins CRD: D. CastellanosCourt Recorder: CS RS No. 4. <No Attachments> (dc) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form

#13

Aug 26, 2026

Amend/Correct

#14

Aug 27, 2026

Order

#15

Aug 31, 2026

Amended Complaint/Petition

#16

Sep 08, 2026

Response

#17

Sep 10, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

#18

Sep 22, 2026

ORDER DENYING FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 15 . For the reasons stated, the Court DENIES the FAP. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (sh)

#19

Sep 22, 2026

ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, Related to: ORDER DENYING FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS 18 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (sh)