Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05438

#1

Sep 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43344946 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Salvador Caceres Caldera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Victoria Celeste Petty added to party Salvador Caceres Caldera(pty:pet))(Petty, Victoria) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#2

Sep 17, 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. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#3

Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (mza) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#4

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#5

Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241) 1 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Attachment #1-Civil Cover Sheet. The document should be filed separately using its true event. You are not required to take any action to correct this deficiency unless the Court so directs. (mza) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#6

Sep 18, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unconstitutional Detention filed by Petitioner Salvador Ernesto Caceres Caldera. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Proposed Order) (Petty, Victoria) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#7

Sep 21, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson, re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unconstitutional Detention 6 The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the Motion on or before September 25, 2026. If appropriate, Respondents may file a combined response to the Motion and the underlying habeas petition. Petitioner may file a reply in support of the Motion on or before September 28, 2026. The Motion will then be deemed submitted for decision. (tsn) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#8

Sep 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aaron Kollitz counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. Adding AARON KOLLITZ as counsel of record for James Janecka, Thomas Giles, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents James Janecka, Thomas Giles, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche. (Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party James Janecka(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Aaron Kollitz added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Kollitz, Aaron) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#9

Sep 25, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturellato PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43344946 for $5 filing fee 1, EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unconstitutional Detention 6 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS' RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Kollitz, Aaron) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#10

Sep 28, 2026

REPLY In Support Of PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43344946 for $5 filing fee 1, EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unconstitutional Detention 6 filed by Petitioner Salvador Ernesto Caceres Caldera. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit)(Petty, Victoria) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#11

Sep 30, 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. (tsn) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#12

Sep 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. For the foregoing reasons, the Petition is GRANTED. IT IS ORDERED that Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner Salvador Ernesto Cceres Caldera (A-Number 233- 443-456) from custody and return any property seized from him in the course of his arrest and detention if they have not already done so. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Petitioner without notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard before an immigration judge to determine whether detention is appropriate. Judgment will be entered accordingly. (tsn) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#13

Sep 30, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (tsn) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

Sep 30, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent