Central District of California • 2:26-cv-00504
Rafael V. Sarkisyan v. Kristi Noem
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Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Referred to:
Autumn D. Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
February 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), with In Forma Pauperis request, filed by Petitioner Rafael V. Sarkisyan. (Attorney Hope Bentley added to party Rafael V. Sarkisyan(pty:pet))(Bentley, Hope) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 16, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Rafael V. Sarkisyan. (Bentley, Hope) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jan 16, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel & Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Petitioner Rafael V. Sarkisyan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bentley, Hope) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#4
Jan 16, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, 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. (et) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jan 20, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Jan 20, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
Jan 20, 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
#8
Jan 21, 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
#9
Jan 21, 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 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Jan 22, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#12
Jan 23, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#13
Jan 27, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set for hearing January 28, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#14
Jan 27, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Jan 27, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#15
Feb 02, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#16
Feb 06, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Feb 10, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
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