Central District of California • 2:26-cv-00454
Maksim Zaitsev v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Referred to:
Alka Sagar
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
08:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
April 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 15, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 15, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, 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. (jp) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Jan 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#4
Jan 26, 2026
Transferring Case (Related Case)(CV-34)
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Transferring Case (Related Case)(CV-34)
#5
Jan 26, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#6
Jan 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Jan 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Jan 28, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#9
Jan 30, 2026
Response in Support of Motion
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Response in Support of Motion
#10
Feb 03, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set to be heard February 4, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#11
Feb 03, 2026
NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR by Courtroom Deputy Clerk to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. You are hereby notified that due to a clerical error the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order was INCORRECTLY vacated. The Motion will be heard as originally scheduled on February 4, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Feb 03, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#12
Feb 06, 2026
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
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Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#13
Feb 06, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#15
Feb 18, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#16
Mar 01, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#17
Mar 18, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#18
Mar 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#19
Mar 26, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#20
Mar 27, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On March 25, 2026, Petitioner filed a Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, in which he stated that he is representing himself in this litigation, as well as a Motion for Appointment of Counsel. See [ECF Nos. 18, 19]. However, the docket reflects that Petitioner is represented by Yuliya Kelmansky as counsel. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.3.1, [w]henever a party has appeared by an attorney, the party may not thereafter appear or act pro se, except upon order made by the Court. Petitioner, acting through Ms. Kelmansky, is ORDERED to file a report with the Court by Tuesday, March 31, 2026, addressing Ms. Kelmanskys representation. To the extent Ms. Kelmansky seeks to withdraw as counsel, she may not do so without leave of court. See C.D. Cal. L.R. 83-2.3.2.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Mar 27, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#21
Mar 29, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#22
Mar 30, 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
#23
Mar 30, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#24
Apr 01, 2026
Withdraw as Attorney
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Withdraw as Attorney
#25
Apr 01, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#26
Apr 02, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#27
Apr 02, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#28
Apr 03, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#29
Apr 03, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#30
Apr 03, 2026
Extension of Time to File AND Withdraw as Attorney
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Extension of Time to File AND Withdraw as Attorney
#31
Apr 03, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#32
Apr 08, 2026
Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition
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Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition
#33
Apr 13, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Renewed Motion 19 set for hearing April 14, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/13/2026)
#34
Apr 13, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
Apr 13, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#35
Apr 15, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
#36
Apr 17, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#37
Apr 21, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#38
Apr 22, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
Apr 23, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
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