Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05812
Michel Fernandez Fuentes v. James Janecka
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Case Information
Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Margo A. Rocconi
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
November 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#3
Sep 28, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, Petitioner having consented in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P. 73(b).(jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
#4
Sep 28, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#5
Sep 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support
#6
Oct 01, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#7
Oct 01, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#8
Oct 01, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#9
Oct 06, 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. (ev) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/06/2026)
#10
Oct 06, 2026
MINUTES IN CHAMBERS -ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi: granting 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel. 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 ORDER FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
Oct 06, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#11
Oct 09, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Dale Francis Ogden, Jr on behalf of Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. Filed by Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. (Attorney Dale Francis Ogden, Jr added to party Michel Fernandez Fuentes(pty:pet))(Ogden, Dale) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#12
Oct 09, 2026
TRAVERSE [Petition Is Unopposed] filed by Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ogden, Dale) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
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Traverse
#13
Oct 29, 2026
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION AND ORDERING IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi: granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . The Court GRANTS the Petition as follows. Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner Michel Fernandez Fuentes (A# 064-652-305) from custody and return any documents or items confiscated from him at the time of his detention. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv)
#14
Oct 30, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
Parties
James Janecka
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Michel Fernandez Fuentes
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