Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04348

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Jul 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Dilton Americo Merlos Portillo. (mza) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Dilton Americo Merlos Portillo. (mza) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, 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: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 05, 2026

(In Chambers) Order by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Petitioner has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. If the government does not oppose the requested relief, it shall promptly notify the Court. Otherwise, by August 10, it shall file a response addressing the petition's arguments, attaching relevant documents concerning Petitioner's detention. Failure to substantively address the petition's arguments may be construed as consent to granting the requested relief. Petitioner shall file any reply by August 24, or earlier if practicable to facilitate prompt resolution. The reference to the assigned magistrate judge is vacated pursuant to General Order 05-07. The Court denies Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel because he has not shown that he is unable to articulate his claims pro se, when taking into account the complexity of the legal issues involved and his likelihood of success on the merits. See Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lfa) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Aug 10, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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Aug 11, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

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Aug 21, 2026

Traverse

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Aug 25, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Aug 25, 2026

Reply

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Aug 25, 2026

Declaration

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Sep 02, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: For the reasons stated in the separate order conditionally granting the habeas petition 13 , the government is enjoined from continuing to detain Petitioner Dilton Americo Merlos Portillo (A# 077-973-675) unless he is provided with an individualized bond hearing no later than 9/9/2026, unless the immigration judge grants a continuance at Petitioner's request. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (gk)

Sep 02, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice