Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00082
Ali Vatadi v. M. Bowen
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Case Information
Filed: January 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Monica Ramirez Almadani
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 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)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jan 02, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Ali Vatadi. (jtil) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment of Counsel
#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)
Main Document:
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#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)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#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)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#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
Parties
Ali Vatadi
Party
M. Bowen
Party