Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06238
Kerel Molina v. Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: October 16, 2026
Assigned to:
John F. Walter
Referred to:
Douglas F. McCormick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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November 05, 2026
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#1
Oct 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Kerel Molina. (sh) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Oct 16, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Kerel Molina. (sh) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#3
Oct 16, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Kerel Molina. (sh) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#4
Nov 05, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick, 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. (sh) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Nov 05, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (sh) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
Nov 05, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (sh) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Nov 05, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order Denying Motion for Appointment of Counsel 3 by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. Accordingly, Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel is DENIED without prejudice to seeking counsel again if circumstances change. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) (Entered: 11/06/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
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