Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04888

#1

Aug 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Zhendong Zhang. (mza) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#2

Aug 24, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Zhendong Zhang. (mza) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#3

Aug 26, 2026

Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) 1 (mza) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#4

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, 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: 08/26/2026)

#5

Aug 26, 2026

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

#6

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#7

Aug 26, 2026

MINUTES IN CHAMBERSORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: referring 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. 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 ten 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). (mrv) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#8

Aug 27, 2026

Notice RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL filed by petitioner Zhendong Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ogden, Dale) Modified on 8/28/2026 (nth). (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#9

Aug 27, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. Pursuant to the Federal Public Defender's referral notice, the Court appoints Attorney David Menninger to represent Petitioner in this immigration habeas case. See 18 U.S.C. section 3006A(a)(2)(B) (authorizing appointment for persons seeking relief under section 2241). IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#10

Aug 28, 2026

Text Only Entry by U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: Given that the FDP has now appeared for Petitioner and Respondents have not yet filed an Answer, the Court directs counsel for Petitioner to quickly notify counsel for Respondents if Petitioner would like to file an amended petition to avoid any unnecessary work by Respondents. If Petitioner wants to file an amended petition, then the parties can file a stipulated briefing schedule. If not, then the parties can proceed under the current scheduling order under General Order 26-05. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#11

Sep 02, 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), (Menninger, David) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#12

Sep 02, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for J. Johnson, Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents J. Johnson, Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party J. Johnson(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#13

Sep 02, 2026

OPPOSITION to PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 Warrant, # 3 Criminal case number, # 4 Notice to Appear)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#14

Sep 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. (wm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/07/2026)

Sep 07, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

#15

Sep 08, 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 A. Joel Richlin 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: 09/08/2026)

#16

Sep 08, 2026

TRAVERSE in Support of Petition for Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Zhendong Zhang. (Menninger, David) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent