Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00275

Saibo Deng v. Kristi Noem

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Case Information

Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to: Anne Hwang
Referred to: Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: February 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41329274 for $5 filing fee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Attorney Chuangchuang Chen added to party SAIBO DENG(pty:pet))(Chen, Chuangchuang) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 22, 2026
APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause SAIBO DENG. (Chen, Chuangchuang) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Jan 22, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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. (car) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jan 22, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . The following error(s) was found: The Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule 3-1. Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. Other error(s) with document(s): A The event is located under Civil Events - Other Filings - Miscellaneous Filings and select Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71). (car) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#5
Jan 22, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Saibo Deng. (Chen, Chuangchuang) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#6
Jan 22, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Jan 23, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang. NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES. The Court is in receipt of Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, filed on January 22, 2025. Dkt. No. 6 . Counsel for Respondents is ordered to file a response to the Motion by 3:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026. Petitioner may optionally file a reply by 3:00 p.m. on January 27, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Jan 23, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#8
Jan 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Jan 26, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#10
Jan 27, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang. NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES. The Court is in receipt of Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 6 . The matter will be set for a hearing on JANUARY 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The parties may appear remotely for the hearing. Counsel are directed to visit the ZOOM Webinar Information, that can be found on the Courts Website, under Judge Hwangs Procedures. Counsel may log in at least 15 minutes in advance of the hearing. Counsel and the parties are reminded that there is a general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or video conference) and any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Jan 27, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#11
Jan 29, 2026
MINUTES OF Motion 6 Hearing held before Judge Anne Hwang. The case is called and counsel state their appearances. The Court and counsel confer. The Court will convert the Temporary Restraining Order 6 to a Motion for preliminary injunction. Following oral argument, the Court advises counsel that the motion for preliminary injunction is granted as stated on the record. Respondents are ordered to release Petitioner immediately. A written order will issue. Court Reporter: Valerie Savla. Attorney for Petitioner: Chuangchuang Chen. Attorney for Respondent: Whitney Wakefield, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: Yolanda Skipper. Time in court: 29 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
#12
Jan 29, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Jan 29, 2026
Motion Hearing
#13
Feb 09, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
#14
Feb 13, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#15
Feb 23, 2026
Dismissing Case
Main Document: Dismissing Case

Parties

Kristi Noem
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Saibo Deng
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