Central District of California • 2:26-cv-08978

Juan Antonio Gonzalez v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr.

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Case Information

Filed: August 12, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel S. Roberts
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: September 14, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43036412 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Juan Antonio Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit) (Attorney Melissa Guei-Ling Wong Shepard added to party Juan Antonio Gonzalez(pty:pet))(Shepard, Melissa) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 12, 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: 08/12/2026)
#3
Aug 12, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. (mza) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#4
Aug 12, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 12, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#5
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#6
Aug 19, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#7
Aug 20, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
Aug 23, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#9
Sep 09, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#10
Sep 11, 2026
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND ORDERING IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts: granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: 1. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRA NTED. 2. Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner JUAN ANTONIO GONZALEZ (A# 094-305-522) from custody and reinstate his release under the same conditions (if any) that were in place before his detention on July 15, 2026. 3. Within two days of the date of this Order, Respondents shall file with the Court a status report confirming Petitioner's release and return of any personal property and documents, as well confirming that Respondents have provided Petitioner with all his medical records in Respondent's possession, custody, or control, covering Petitioner's time in Respondent's custody. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr)
Main Document: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#11
Sep 11, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts, Related to: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 , Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Ordering Immediate Release 10 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is granted, and that judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents. The Order constitutes final disposition of the Petition by the Court. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr)
Main Document: Judgment
#12
Sep 14, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report

Parties

Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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Juan Antonio Gonzalez
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