Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06120

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Oct 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi., filed by Petitioner Dilton Americo Merlos Portillo. (aus) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

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Oct 15, 2026

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL filed by Petitioner Dilton Americo Merlos Portillo. (aus) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

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Oct 16, 2026

Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (aus) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

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Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, 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. (aus) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

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Oct 16, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (aus) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

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Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (aus) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO APPOINT COUNSEL, SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE, AND VACATING REFERENCE TO THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. If the government does not oppose the relief sought in the petition, it shall promptly notify the Court. Otherwise, the government shall file a response by October 23, 2026, and Petitioner shall file any reply no later than November 6, 2026. The Court denies Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel (Dkt. No. 3 ) because he has not demonstrated exceptional circumstances warranting appointment. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

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Oct 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Oct 20, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

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Oct 23, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

Oct 27, 2026

Financial Entry

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Nov 06, 2026

Reply