Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04386

Wilian Chavez Veliz v. Markwayne Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: August 04, 2026
Assigned to: Stephanie S. Christensen
Referred to: Stephanie S. Christensen
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: September 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42966987 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Wilian Chavez Veliz. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration) (Attorney Megan A Brewer added to party Wilian Chavez Veliz(pty:pet))(Brewer, Megan) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 04, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Wilian Chavez Veliz. (Brewer, Megan) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Aug 04, 2026
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Petitioner Wilian Chavez Veliz, (Brewer, Megan) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
#4
Aug 04, 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/04/2026)
#5
Aug 04, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen, 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. (et) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Aug 04, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 04, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Aug 05, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 United States Code Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Wilian Chavez Veliz. (Brewer, Megan) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#8
Aug 07, 2026
The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (evc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/07/2026)
#9
Aug 07, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Aug 07, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
Aug 07, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
#10
Aug 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph M Briones counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, Fereti Semaia. Adding Joseph M. Briones as counsel of record for Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons, Todd Blanche, Andre Quinones, and Fereti Semaia. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent Markwayne Mullin. (Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Andre Quinones(pty:res), Attorney Joseph M Briones added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res))(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Aug 11, 2026
ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 filed by Respondent Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Andre Quinones, Fereti Semaia.(Briones, Joseph) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#12
Aug 12, 2026
TRAVERSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 filed by Petitioner Wilian Chavez Veliz. (Brewer, Megan) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Traverse
#13
Sep 15, 2026
Issuance
Main Document: Issuance
Sep 22, 2026
Issuance

Parties

Markwayne Mullin
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Wilian Chavez Veliz
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