Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05603

#1

Sep 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43392808 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Rocio Edith Matta Arias. (Attorney Christopher Franco Duran added to party Rocio Edith Matta Arias (pty:pet))(Duran, Christopher) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#2

Sep 23, 2026

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Petitioner Rocio Edith Matta Arias, (Duran, Christopher) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#3

Sep 23, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Rocio Edith Matta Arias. (Duran, Christopher) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#4

Sep 23, 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. (aus) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#5

Sep 23, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (aus) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#6

Sep 23, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. (aus) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#7

Sep 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David J. Venturella. Adding Kimberly I. Jefferson as counsel of record for Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia, Ernesto Santacruz Jr., David J. Venturella, Todd Blanche for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Markwayne Mullin et al. (Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Ernesto Santacruz Jr(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res), Attorney Kimberly Irvin Jefferson added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res))(Jefferson, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#8

Sep 28, 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. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#9

Sep 29, 2026

Notice OF LACK OF JURISDICTION; REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Jefferson, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#10

Oct 01, 2026

Opposition to Notice of Lack of Jurisdiction Request for Dismissal in support of re: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43392808 for $5 filing fee 1 filed by Petitioner Rocio Edith Matta Arias. (Duran, Christopher) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#11

Oct 02, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE FOR A STATUS CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes re: Notice (Other) 9, Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 10 Video Status Conference set for 10/5/2026 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The parties are to visit: https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontes to obtain the zoom webinar link.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/02/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#12

Oct 05, 2026

First REQUEST to Supplement opposition to notice of lack of jurisdiction and request for dismissal re Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 10 filed by Petitioner Rocio Edith Matta Arias. Request set for hearing on 10/5/2026 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. (Duran, Christopher) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#13

Oct 05, 2026

MINUTES OF OF STATUS CONFERENCE RE 9 Notice OF LACK OF JURISDICTION; REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE 12 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Supplement; Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Case called for a status conference. Attorney Christopher Franco Duran appeared on behalf of Petitioner, and Assistant United States Attorney Kimberly Jefferson appeared on behalf of the United States. As discussed on the record, the Court found that it has jurisdiction over Petitioner's case. The parties shall continue briefing the Petition pursuant to the General Order's Briefing Schedule, with the Answer now due within seven (7) days of this hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED.Time: 12 minutes CRD: D. CastellanosCourt Recorder: CS RS No. 4. <No Attachments> (dc) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form AND Supplement

#14

Oct 14, 2026

Notice filed by Petitioner Rocio Edith Matta Arias. Notice of Non-Opposition and Request for Ruling (Duran, Christopher) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#15

Oct 21, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes Status Conference via Zoom set for 10/22/2026 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Visit: https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontes to obtain the zoom webinar link.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Oct 21, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#16

Oct 22, 2026

(TEXT ONLY ENTRY) MINUTES RE STATUS CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Attorney Christopher Franco Duran appeared on behalf of Petitioner, and Assistant United States Attorney Kimberly Jefferson appeared on behalf of the United States. As discussed on the record, Respondent failed to file an Answer as ordered and has not otherwise communicated with the Court. Accordingly, Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition no later than 4:00 p.m. today, October 22, 2026. The Court reminds Respondent that it has determined it has jurisdiction over Petitioner's case and that removing Petitioner is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with further Court orders may result in sanctions. (THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY) CRD: D. Castellanos Court Recorder: CS RS No. 3. <No Attachments> (dc) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#17

Oct 22, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ADMINISTRATIVE STAY by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The Court administratively stays this case from October 22, 2026, to November 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to allow the Court time to ascertain the status of Petitioner's third country removal and claims. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#18

Oct 22, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David J. Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Jefferson, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

Oct 22, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form