Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05691

#1

Sep 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Eva Maria Montano Vargas. Case assigned to Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (Filing fee $ 5 Paid.) (jtil) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#2

Oct 06, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (jtil) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#3

Oct 06, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#4

Oct 06, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#5

Oct 15, 2026

TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge John D. Early: Per the Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule issued on October 6, 2026 (Dkt. 3, "Notice"), Respondents were ordered to file a Notice of Appearance ("NOA") within 3 days and an Answer within 7 days of the date the Notice was issued. Respondents did not file a timely NOA or Answer. Respondents are advised that failure to file an NOA and Answer by noon on October 16, 2026, may be deemed consent to the immediate granting of the Petition without further notice. See Local Civil Rule 7-12. If a timely answer is filed, any optional reply shall be filed within 3 days of the filing of the Answer. All other provisions of the Notice remain in effect. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/15/2026)

Oct 15, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#6

Oct 16, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge John D. Early re PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241). IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED that the District Judge issue an Order: (1) approving and accepting this Report and Recommendation; and (2) granting the Petition with Respondent ordered to immediately release Petitioner Eva Maria Montano Vargas (A# 233-220-622) from custody, subject to conditions of release no more restrictive than necessary to ensure her appearance at future immigration proceedings as required and to protect the community. In light of the nature of the recommended relief and in accordance with United States v. Barney, 568 F.2d 134, 136 (9th Cir. 1978) (per curiam), the undersigned shortens the time for Objections to the Report and Recommendation to two (2) court days and shortens the time for Responses to Objections to one (1) court day. (aro) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#7

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING, IN PART, REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Michelle Williams Court: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: (1) Judgment be entered granting the Petition; (2) A writ of habeas corpus be issued requiring Petit ioner Eva Maria Montano Vargas' (A# 233 220 622) immediate release subject to the same conditions of supervision that were in place before her September 16, 2026, detention, and prohibiting her re-detention unless Respondents first provide notic e and a hearing where Respondents must show material changed circumstances justifying Petitioner's detention; (3)When releasing Petitioner, Respondents are ordered return any property seized from her in the course of her arrest and detention; and (4)Respondents are required to file a status report within three (3)days confirming that Petitioner has been released from Respondents custody consistent with this order. (aro)

#8

Oct 21, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Michelle Williams Court: Pursuant to the Order Accepting, in Part, the Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: (1) The Petition is GRANTED; (2) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Eva Maria Montano Vargas (A# 233 220 622) from custody subject to the same conditions of supervision that were in place before her September 16, 2026, detention, and prohibiting her re-detention unless Respondents first provide notice and a hearing where Respondents must show material changed circumstances justifying Petitioner's detention; (3) When releasing Petitioner, Respondents are ORDERED return any property seized from her in the course of her arrest and detention; and (4)Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report within three (3) days confirming that Petitioner has been released from Respondents' custody consistent with this order. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (aro)

#9

Oct 21, 2026

Status Report