Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05069

Mario Ernesto Galdamez v. James Janecka

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Case Information

Filed: September 02, 2026
Assigned to: Alka Sagar
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 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43215318 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Mario Ernesto Galdamez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Attorney Theodora Ese Adoghe added to party Mario Ernesto Galdamez(pty:pet))(Adoghe, Theodora) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Sep 02, 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/02/2026)
#3
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (et) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#4
Sep 02, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Sep 02, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#5
Sep 03, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Removal or Transfer of Petitioner and Immediate Release filed by Petitioner Mario Ernesto Galdamez. (Adoghe, Theodora) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Sep 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aaron Kollitz counsel for Respondents Acting Field Office Director, Los Angeles Office of Detention and Removal, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Blanche, Janecka James, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella. Adding AARON KOLLITZ as counsel of record for James Janecka, Acting Field Office Director, Los Angeles Office of Detention and Removal, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, David J. Venturella for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents James Janecka, Acting Field Office Director, Los Angeles Office of Detention and Removal, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, David J. Venturella. (Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Acting Field Office Director, Los Angeles Office of Detention and Removal, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Janecka James(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Mullin Markwayne(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res))(Kollitz, Aaron) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Sep 05, 2026
ORDER PARTIALLY GRANTING PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Dkt. No. 5 ) by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: The Application (Dkt. No. 5 ), is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED, in part, as follows: Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the Central District of California during the pendency of this case, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Respondents are further ordered to disseminate this order to the immigration officers assigned to Petitioner's immigration case and to place a copy of this order in Petitioner's A-file (A#: 095-775-949). (See document for complete details) (afe) (Entered: 09/05/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Sep 08, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Sep 08, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#9
Sep 09, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Acting Field Office Director, Los Angeles Office of Detention and Removal, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Blanche, Janecka James, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturellato PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43215318 for $5 filing fee 1 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Kollitz, Aaron) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: Response
#10
Sep 14, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Mario Ernesto Galdamez. (Adoghe, Theodora) Modified on 9/16/2026 (afe). (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Document
#11
Sep 15, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 10 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Other error(s) with document(s): Proposed Order must be included with the filing as a separate attachment. Refer to L.R. 5-4.4.1. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (afe) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#12
Sep 15, 2026
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND TIME by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: Upon application and for good cause shown, Petitioner's Motion for an Extensionof Time 10 is GRANTED. Petitioner shall file the Reply no later than September 21, 2026. (afe) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: For Order
#13
Sep 22, 2026
APPLICATION for Leave to file Petitioners Reply to Respondents Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. filed by Petitioner Mario Ernesto Galdamez. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Petitioners Reply to Respondents Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.) (Adoghe, Theodora) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#14
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: APPLICATION for Leave to file Petitioners Reply to Respondents Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. 13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Other error(s) with document(s): Proposed Order must be a separate attachment. Refer to L.R. 5-4.4.1. Future filings not in compliance will be stricken.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (afe) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#15
Sep 22, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: APPLICATION for Leave by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's APPLICATION for Leave to file Petitioners Reply to Respondents Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 13 and GRANTS the request. Counsel is directed to file the Reply forthwith. For assistance in properly e-filing documents, counsel may contact the Help Desk at (213) 894-0242 or ecf-helpdesk@cacd.uscourts.gov. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY (afe) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
#16
Sep 23, 2026
REPLY Petitioners Reply to Respondents Opposition to Petition filed by Petitioner Mario Ernesto Galdamez. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Exhibit)(Adoghe, Theodora) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
Sep 23, 2026
Leave to File Document

Parties

James Janecka
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Mario Ernesto Galdamez
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