Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04498

#1

Aug 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241),, filed by Petitioner John Doe. (Attorney David Graham Blitzer added to party John Doe(pty:pet))(Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#2

Aug 10, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner John Doe. (Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#3

Aug 10, 2026

First APPLICATION to file document Exhibits in Support of Habeas Corpus under seal filed by Petitioner John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Unredacted Document, # 4 Redacted Document)(Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#4

Aug 10, 2026

Amendment to First APPLICATION to file document Exhibits in Support of Habeas Corpus under seal 3 Revised Proposed Order According to Court's Civil Standing Order filed by Petitioner John Doe. (Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#5

Aug 10, 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: 08/10/2026)

#6

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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: 08/10/2026)

#7

Aug 10, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

(Blitzer, David)

Aug 10, 2026

FILING FEE PAID for new civil case. Receipt No. ACACDC-43012335 for $5 filing fee. (Blitzer, David)

Aug 10, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

Aug 10, 2026

Pay Filing Fee

#8

Aug 11, 2026

STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#9

Aug 12, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. Adding Nathan Paul Dehnert as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert added to party Ernesto Santacruz, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res), Attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Dehnert, Nathan) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#10

Aug 12, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS): Order GRANTING Application to Seal Documents and Proceed Under Pseudonym (Dkt. 3) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: 1. Petitioner's sealing application (Dkt. 3) is granted. 2. Petitioner may proceed under the pseudonym "John Doe." 3. The Clerk's Office is directed to seal the unredacted documents attached to the sealing application (Dkt. 3-3). [SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.] (san) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#11

Aug 17, 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), (Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#12

Aug 17, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibits in Support of Petition for Habeas Corpus re (TERMED) Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 10 filed by Petitioner John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of David Graham Blitzer in Support of Petition for Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit L)(Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#13

Aug 17, 2026

ANSWER to (TERMED) Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Dehnert, Nathan) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#14

Aug 19, 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. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 19, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

#15

Aug 20, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott 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: 08/20/2026)

#16

Aug 20, 2026

TRAVERSE to (TERMED) Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 filed by Petitioner John Doe. (Blitzer, David) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#17

Aug 21, 2026

ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: By August 28, 2026, Respondents shall file (1) a transcript (if available) or audio recording of the March 19, 2026 bond hearing; (2) a copy of all exhibits provided to the Immigration Judge ("IJ") for that hearing (or a citation to where each document can already be found on the Court's docket); and (3) any memorandum prepared by the IJ explaining the IJ's reasoning. Consistent with the Court's prior order, documents containing Petitioner's real name shall be filed under seal. (Dkt. 10.) THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/21/2026)

Aug 21, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#18

Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Text Only Scheduling Notice,, 17 (Dehnert, Nathan) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#19

Aug 27, 2026

APPLICATION to file document Dkt. 13-5 and March 19, 2026 bond hearing record of proceeding under seal filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Dehnert, Nathan) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#20

Aug 28, 2026

ORDER PERMITTING RESPONDENTS TO FILE RECORD OF PROCEEDING AND DKT. 13-5 UNDER SEAL by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: granting 19 APPLICATION to Seal Document. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#21

Aug 31, 2026

Sealed Document

#22

Aug 31, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#23

Sep 18, 2026

Leave to File Document Under Seal

#24

Sep 18, 2026

Sealed Declaration in Support

#25

Sep 18, 2026

Brief (non-motion non-appeal)

#26

Sep 21, 2026

Leave to File Document Under Seal

Sep 22, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice