Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05033
Xufeng Ao v. J. Johnson
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Case Information
Filed: August 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Lazoro Aenlle-Rocha
Referred to:
Angela C. C. Viramontes
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 22, 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 Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela Catherine Claire Viramontes. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Xufeng Ao. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Aug 31, 2026
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL PURSUANT TO 18 USC 3006a filed by Petitioner Xufeng Ao. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#3
Sep 10, 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 . (Attachments: # 1 CV60 Request for IFP)(et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, 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. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Sep 10, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Sep 11, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: denying 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. Based on the current record, the Weygandt factors do not sufficiently support the appointment of counsel to represent Petitioner at this time. Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A is therefore DENIED without prejudice. (dc) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#8
Sep 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Mark Wayne Mullin. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for J. Johnson, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Thomas P. Giles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents J. Johnson, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Thomas P. Giles. (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 Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Mark Wayne Mullin (pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Sep 18, 2026
OPPOSITION to PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela Catherine Claire Viramontes.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Mark Wayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 removal order, # 2 I-213, # 3 OSUP revocation, # 4 informal interview)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#10
Sep 18, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas P. Giles, J. Johnson, Todd Lyons, Mark Wayne Mullin, re Response in Opposition to Motion, 9 served on 9/18/2026. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#11
Sep 21, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#12
Sep 22, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Parties
J. Johnson
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Xufeng Ao
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