Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04333
Delia Rivera-Cobian v. Narkwayne Mullin
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Case Information
Filed: July 28, 2026
Assigned to:
John W. Holcomb
Referred to:
Margo A. Rocconi
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
08:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
August 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 23, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Markwayne Mullin by Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk DAR) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 23, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk DAR) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jul 23, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk DAR) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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MOTION
#4
Jul 23, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk DAR) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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MOTION
#5
Jul 24, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk DAR) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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IMMIGRATION
#6
Jul 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/24/2026: Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("the Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made in support of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). Within 2 court days, Respondents shall answer the Petition. Any response must include Petitioner's Form I-213 for each immigration encounter; any orders of release or detention; any custody determinations, warrants or notices; and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
#7
Jul 24, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin (Hemesath, Audrey) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#8
Jul 24, 2026
MOTION to DISMISS by Markwayne Mullin. (Hemesath, Audrey) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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MOTION
Jul 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk MDK) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.]
Jul 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk DAR) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.]
#9
Jul 28, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 07/27/26 DENYING 8 Motion to Dismiss and TRANSFERRING case to USDC Central District of CA. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AJB) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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ORDER
Jul 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Order served on Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Deputy Clerk AJB) [Transferred from California Eastern on 7/31/2026.]
#10
Jul 31, 2026
ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from California Eastern (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Case Transferred In from other District (Electronic Transfer)
#11
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John W. Holcomb 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. (Attachment(s): # 1 CV-38) (jp) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#12
Jul 31, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jp) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#13
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jp) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#14
Aug 03, 2026
MINUTES ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [ECF No. 3] by Judge John W. Holcomb Denying 3 MOTION for TRO: For those reasons, the Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. Rivera-Cobian's instant Motion [ECF No. 3] is DENIED. 2. Pursuant to General Order Nos. 05-07 and 26-05, proceedings on the merits of Rivera-Cobian's underlying Petition will CONTINUE before the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#15
Aug 05, 2026
MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, re: MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL 4 . The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this order, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#16
Aug 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jasmin Yang counsel for Respondent Markwayne Mullin. Adding Jasmin Yang as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res))(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#17
Aug 07, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondent Markwayne Mullinto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Certificate of Service)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Response
#18
Aug 12, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Pablo Alejandro Almazan on behalf of Petitioner Delia Rivera-Cobian. Filed by Petitioner Delia Rivera-Cobian. (Attorney Pablo Alejandro Almazan added to party Delia Rivera-Cobian(pty:pet))(Almazan, Pablo) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#19
Aug 13, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. Re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254) 1 (sh) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#20
Aug 14, 2026
OBJECTION to Report and Recommendation (Issued) 19 filed by Respondent Markwayne Mullin.(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Objection to Report and Recommendation
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Delia Rivera-Cobian
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Narkwayne Mullin
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