Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00082

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Jan 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Ali Vatadi. Case assigned to Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (jtil) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#2

Jan 02, 2026

REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Ali Vatadi. (jtil) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#3

Jan 09, 2026

Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. (jtil) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#4

Jan 09, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani 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. (jtil) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#5

Jan 12, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen, 2 . The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. [SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES.] (san) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#6

Jan 16, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Ali Vatadi. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 39835. (jji) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Financial Entry

#7

Jan 27, 2026

Mail Returned

#8

Jan 29, 2026

Notice (Other)

#9

Jan 30, 2026

Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition

#10

Jan 30, 2026

Notice (Other)

#11

Feb 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#12

Feb 26, 2026

Change of Address

#13

Mar 02, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Notice of Change of address. The Clerk is ORDERED to resend to Petitioner at the updated address copies of all documents issued by or filed with the Court since February 13, 2026. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#14

Mar 02, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags

Mar 02, 2026

Order

#15

Mar 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#16

Mar 16, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#17

Mar 17, 2026

Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

#18

Mar 17, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)