Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00117
Ehsan Mahalati-Shirazi v. Kristi Noem
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Case Information
Filed: January 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Michelle Williams Court
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:
February 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41251943 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Ehsan Mahalati-Shirazi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Sarah Lake Vuong added to party Ehsan Mahalati-Shirazi(pty:pet))(Vuong, Sarah) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 11, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Non-Resident Attorney Payam Yazdani to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Ehsan Mahalati-Shirazi (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41251948) filed by Petitioner Ehsan Mahalati-Shirazi. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Vuong, Sarah) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
#3
Jan 12, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jan 12, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jan 12, 2026
Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
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Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#6
Jan 12, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER by Judge Michelle Williams Court: granting 2 Non-Resident Attorney Payam Yazdani APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Ehsan Mahalati-Shirazi, designating Sarah Vuong as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Jan 12, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#8
Jan 13, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#9
Jan 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Jan 15, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jan 20, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
#12
Jan 21, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#13
Jan 25, 2026
Response
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Response
#14
Feb 11, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#15
Feb 17, 2026
Voluntary Dismissal of a Case (Pursuant to FRCP 41a (1))
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Voluntary Dismissal of a Case (Pursuant to FRCP 41a (1))
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