Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00320

Sompal Sompal v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: January 25, 2026
Assigned to: Cynthia Valenzuela
Referred to: Sheri N. Pym
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: February 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41348037 for $5 filing fee, filed by Attorney Sompal Sompal. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Laxman Adhikari added to party Sompal Sompal(pty:pet))(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/25/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Jan 26, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, 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: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Jan 30, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Feb 02, 2026
Appearance
Main Document: Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
Feb 02, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
Feb 02, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Feb 03, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#9
Feb 04, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Habeas RECAP PACER
#10
Feb 10, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
Feb 16, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER
#12
Feb 17, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
Habeas RECAP PACER

Parties

Fereti Semaia
Party
Sompal Sompal
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