Central District of California • 2:26-cv-11569
Rodolfo Rojas Santamaria v. James Jenecka
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Case Information
Filed: October 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Patricia A. Donahue
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 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 05, 2026
First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum as to Rodolfo Santamaria Rojas, First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Release From Custody, First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause filed by Petitioner Rodolfo Rojas Santamaria. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice of Interested Parties, # 3 Exhibit Detainee Locator, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed TRO Order, # 5 Declaration Attorney Declaration, # 6 Temporary Restraining Order) (Attorney Andrew James S. Newcomb added to party Rodolfo Rojas Santamaria(pty:pet)) (Newcomb, Andrew James) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
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Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order AND Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum
#2
Oct 06, 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: 10/06/2026)
#3
Oct 06, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (aus) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#4
Oct 06, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (aus) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Oct 06, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#5
Oct 07, 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. (im) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/07/2026)
#6
Oct 07, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. Denying 1 EX PARTE MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order AND Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum
Oct 07, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#7
Oct 09, 2026
Petitioner's counsel contacted the Courtroom Deputy. Counsel is instructed to follow the Local Rules. Pursuant to General Order 26-05, Dkt. No. 4, Respondents' answer is due October 13, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (im) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Oct 09, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#8
Oct 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Oct 13, 2026
Response
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Response
#10
Oct 13, 2026
Alter Judgment
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Alter Judgment
#11
Oct 15, 2026
Alter Judgment
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Alter Judgment
#12
Oct 16, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#13
Oct 20, 2026
Release Order re Immigration 2241
#14
Oct 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#15
Oct 26, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue.IT IS ADJUDGED that the Petition is granted under Count Two for procedural due process, and the remaining count is dismissed without prejudice. Related to: Release Order re Immigration 2241,,,, 13 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)
Parties
James Jenecka
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Rodolfo Rojas Santamaria
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