Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00023
Jorge Aguilar v. Fereti Semaia
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Case Information
Filed: January 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Christopher Scarsi
Referred to:
Stephanie S. Christensen
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
January 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41207457 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner Jorge Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Attorney Lavalee Rose Forbes added to party Jorge Aguilar(pty:pet))(Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 05, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen, 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. (car) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Jan 05, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Jorge Aguilar. (Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#4
Jan 05, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to ICE detention filed by petitioner Jorge Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Proposed Order) (Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Jan 05, 2026
APPLICATION to file document petition for habeas corpus, motion for temporary restraining order, and select exhbits under seal filed by Petitioner Jorge Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document, # 3 Redacted Document, # 4 Redacted Document, # 5 Redacted Document, # 6 Redacted Document, # 7 Redacted Document)(Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#6
Jan 05, 2026
SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document petition for habeas corpus, motion for temporary restraining order, and select exhbits under seal 5 filed by Petitioner Jorge Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Unredacted Document, # 4 Unredacted Document, # 5 Unredacted Document, # 6 Unredacted Document, # 7 Unredacted Document, # 8 Unredacted Document)(Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Sealed Declaration in Support
#7
Jan 05, 2026
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by petitioner Jorge Aguilar, (Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
#8
Jan 05, 2026
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by petitioner Jorge Aguilar, served on January 5, 2026. (Forbes, Lavalee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#9
Jan 07, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#10
Jan 07, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#11
Jan 07, 2026
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#12
Jan 07, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#13
Jan 07, 2026
Sealed Declaration in Support
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Sealed Declaration in Support
#14
Jan 07, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#15
Jan 08, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#16
Jan 08, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#17
Jan 08, 2026
Sealed Document
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Sealed Document
#18
Jan 08, 2026
Sealed Document
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Sealed Document
#19
Jan 08, 2026
Sealed Document
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Sealed Document
#20
Jan 08, 2026
Exhibit to Motion
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Exhibit to Motion
#21
Jan 09, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#22
Jan 09, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#23
Jan 09, 2026
Exhibit to Motion
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Exhibit to Motion
#24
Jan 09, 2026
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#25
Jan 12, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#26
Jan 12, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#27
Jan 12, 2026
Sealed Declaration in Support
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Sealed Declaration in Support
#28
Jan 12, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#29
Jan 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#30
Jan 14, 2026
MINUTES of Application for a Temporary Restraining Order hearing held before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Counsel address the Court. For reasons stated on the record, the Court DENIES the Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 4 ). A separate and more detailed order will be issued. Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Lavalee R. Forbes. Attorney for Defendant(s): Whitney Wakefield, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: Stephen Montes Kerr. Time in Court: 20 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. (smo) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Jan 14, 2026
Motion Hearing AND Temporary Restraining Order
#31
Jan 15, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#32
Jan 16, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
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