Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05216

Jose Osmar Alfredo Castro-Rivera v. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: September 04, 2026
Assigned to: Christina A. Snyder
Referred to: Steve Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Christina A. Snyder and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Jose Osmar Alfredo Castro-Rivera. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Sep 04, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Jose Osmar Alfredo Castro-Rivera. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: 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 . (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: 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 Christina A. Snyder and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim, 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)
Main Document: 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)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#8
Sep 14, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. The parties are reminded that, to encourage the just, speedy, an inexpensive determination of immigration habeas petitions filed in this District, the parties may consent to have the assigned United States Magistrate Judge render final judgment in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (hr) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
Sep 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Elan S Levey counsel for Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc. Adding Elan S. Levey as counsel of record for Attorney General of the U.S.; Thomas P. Giles; Secretary of the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security; Warden for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Elan S. Levey. (Attorney Elan S Levey added to party Attorney General of the United States(pty:res), Attorney Elan S Levey added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Elan S Levey added to party Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Elan S Levey added to party Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc(pty:res))(Levey, Elan) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Sep 17, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Incto PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Christina A. Snyder and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Levey, Elan) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Response
#10
Sep 20, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#11
Sep 21, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)

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Jose Osmar Alfredo Castro-Rivera
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Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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