Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05262

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Sep 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Rafael Vela-Gonzalez. Case assigned to Judge Dale S. Fischer and referred to Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay. (Filing fee $ 5 Paid.) (jtil) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

Supplemental Brief in Support of Petition of Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Rafael Vela-Gonzalez. (jtil) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dale S. Fischer and referred to Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)

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Sep 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Sep 18, 2026

Miscellaneous Document

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Oct 23, 2026

ORDER BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHRISTINA T. SHAY: On July 22, 2026, the Adelanto Immigration Court conducted a bond hearing to consider the custody status of Petitioner Rafael Vela-Gonzalez (A 092-793-818). (See ECF No. 8, at 2.) Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file with the Court a copy of the transcript of that July 22, 2026 bond hearing no later than seven days from the date of this order. A digital audio recording will not be sufficient. The transcript must be transcribed but does not need to be certified or prepared by a court reporting service; an electronically generated rough transcript reviewed by Respondents' counsel will be sufficient for the record and for review by the Court. It is so ordered. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dgv) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/23/2026)

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Oct 23, 2026

MINUTES (In Chambers): Order Referring Case to Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay: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). (mrv) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

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Oct 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

Oct 23, 2026

Order

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Oct 27, 2026

For Order

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Nov 04, 2026

Status Report

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Nov 04, 2026

Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)