Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05038
Christian Alvarenga v. Warden Facility Administrator
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Case Information
Filed: August 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Cynthia Valenzuela
Referred to:
Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Christian Alvarenga. (mza) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Aug 31, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Christian Alvarenga. (mza) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#3
Sep 01, 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: 09/01/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Sep 01, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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: 09/01/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Sep 01, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Sep 01, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Sep 03, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Sep 03, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#9
Sep 08, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
Sep 09, 2026
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#11
Sep 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#12
Sep 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#13
Sep 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#14
Sep 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Christian Alvarenga
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Warden Facility Administrator
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