Central District of California • 2:26-cv-00171

Sam Lahooti v. Kristi Noem

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Case Information

Filed: January 07, 2026
Assigned to: Steve Kim
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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: March 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 08, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 08, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jan 08, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#4
Jan 08, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jan 08, 2026
Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
Main Document: Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#6
Jan 08, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#7
Jan 12, 2026
Errata
Main Document: Errata
#8
Jan 13, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#9
Jan 24, 2026
Consent to Proceed (CV-11C) before US Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Non-Final
Main Document: Consent to Proceed (CV-11C) before US Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Non-Final
#10
Jan 28, 2026
For Judicial Notice
Main Document: For Judicial Notice
#11
Jan 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#12
Jan 29, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#13
Jan 29, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#14
Jan 29, 2026
Consent to Proceed (CV-11C) before US Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Non-Final
Main Document: Consent to Proceed (CV-11C) before US Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Non-Final
#15
Jan 30, 2026
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
Main Document: Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
#16
Feb 03, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#17
Feb 03, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Petition
#18
Feb 05, 2026
Errata
Main Document: Errata
#19
Feb 05, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#20
Feb 05, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 19 by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. The governments opposition to the ex parte application for a temporary restraining order is due by Noon on February 9, 2026. Petitioners optional reply is due by Noon on February 10, 2026. The application will be heard on February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Feb 05, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#21
Feb 09, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#22
Feb 09, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#23
Feb 11, 2026
[SEE AMENDED MINUTES ECF 25] MINUTES OF STREAMLINING STATUS CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Case called. Counsel state their appearances for the record. The Court confers with counsel. For the reasons stated on the record, Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction (ECF 19 ) is denied. Petitioner's amended petition is due by Friday, February 13, 2026. Respondent's reply is due by February 25, 2026. The matter will submitted for decision once briefed. Attorneys for Petitioner(s): Stacy Tolchin. Attorneys for Respondent(s): Alfredo Bonilla, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Connie Chung. Time in Court: 36 minutes. Court Recorder: CS 02/11/26. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) Modified on 2/13/2026 (clee). (Entered: 02/12/2026)
#25
Feb 11, 2026
AMENDED MINUTES OF STREAMLINING STATUS CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Case called. Counsel state their appearances for the record. The Court confers with counsel. For the reasons stated on the record, Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction (ECF 19 ) is denied. Petitioner's amended petition is due by Friday, February 13, 2026. Respondent's Opposition is due by February 20, 2026. Petitioner's reply is due by February 25, 2026. The matter will submitted for decision once briefed. Attorneys for Petitioner(s): Stacy Tolchin. Attorneys for Respondent(s): Alfredo Bonilla, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Connie Chung. Time in Court: 36 minutes. Court Recorder: CS 02/11/26. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Feb 12, 2026
Status Conference - optional html form AND Temporary Restraining Order
#24
Feb 13, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Petition
Feb 13, 2026
Amended Minutes
#26
Feb 20, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#27
Feb 21, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#28
Mar 05, 2026
For Order
Main Document: For Order
#29
Mar 05, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#30
Mar 06, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report