Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05781
Morales Garcia v. Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to:
A. Joel Richlin
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:
October 16, 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 David Morales Garcia. Case assigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin (Filing fee $ 5 Paid.) (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner David Morales Garcia. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment of Counsel
#3
Sep 28, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner David Morales Garcia. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel 2 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jtil) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document:
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#4
Oct 01, 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)
Main Document:
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
#6
Oct 01, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (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 05, 2026
IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] 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 ten 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. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#10
Oct 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mallory Lynn counsel for Respondents Director of L.A. Field Office, ICE & ERO, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. DHS Secretary, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Adding Mallory Lynn as counsel of record for Director of LA Field Office, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. DHS Secretary, Warden for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Director of LA Field Office, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. DHS Secretary, Warden. (Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Director of L.A. Field Office, ICE & ERO(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party U.S. Attorney General(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party U.S. DHS Secretary(pty:res), Attorney Mallory Lynn added to party Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center(pty:res))(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Oct 08, 2026
OPPOSITION to PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin.(Filing fee $ 5) 1, EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 3 filed by Respondents Director of L.A. Field Office, ICE & ERO, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. DHS Secretary, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Records, # 2 I-213, # 3 Warrant)(Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Oct 09, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Director of L.A. Field Office, ICE & ERO, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. DHS Secretary, Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center, re Response in Opposition to Motion,, 11 served on 10/9/2026. (Lynn, Mallory) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document:
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#13
Oct 09, 2026
Notice re Appointment of Counsel filed by Non-Party Federal Public Defender. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ogden, Dale) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#14
Oct 09, 2026
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] Pursuant to the Federal Public Defender's referral notice, the Court appoints CJA Panel, Nicolette Glazer to represent Petitioner in this immigration habeas case. See 18 U.S.C. section 3006A(a)(2)(B) (authorizing appointment for persons seeking relief under section 2241). This appointment order shall issue nunc pro tunc to the date of the Federal Public Defender's referral notice, October 5, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#15
Oct 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Nicolette Glazer counsel for Petitioner David Morales Garcia. Adding Nicolette Glazer as counsel of record for Petitioner for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Petitioner Petitioner Morales Garcia. (Glazer, Nicolette) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#16
Oct 14, 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. (nth) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Oct 14, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#17
Oct 16, 2026
TRAVERSE filed by petitioner David Morales Garcia. (Glazer, Nicolette) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document:
Traverse
Parties
Morales Garcia
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Warden of Adelanto ICE Processing Center
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