Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00405

Arshdeep Singh v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to: Serena R. Murillo
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 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 29, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Arshdeep Singh. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#2
Jan 29, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Petitioners continued detention and removal from the United States, including an order for immediate release from custody without bond or electronic monitoring and an injunction barring removal during the pendency of these proceedings. filed by Attorney Arshdeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Laxman Adhikari added to party Arshdeep Singh(pty:pet)) (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), with filing fee previously paid (5 paid on 01/29/2026, receipt number 8815755), filed by Attorney Arshdeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit and Declaration)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#4
Jan 29, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Serena R. Murillo 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. (car) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jan 30, 2026
TEXT ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER re: Petitioner Arshdeep Singh ("Petitioner") Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ("Motion") 2 by Judge Serena R. Murillo. The Court has reviewed the Motion and ORDERS the following: (1) Petitioner may not be removed from the United States District Court for the Central District of California pending further order of the Court. Respondents are cautioned that sanctions may be imposed if they take any action impairing Petitioners ability to obtain complete relief; (2) Respondents may file an opposition on or before February 2, 2026; (3) Petitioner may file a reply on or before February 4, 2026; (4) Unless the Court orders otherwise, Petitioner's Motion will be deemed submitted, without oral argument, on either (a) the day the opposition is filed, or due and not filed; or (b) the day any reply to the opposition is filed, or due and not filed. The Court may order further briefing or other proceedings, at any time, as appropriate; (5) Petitioner's counsel must provide notice of this order to Respondents forthwith and file a proof of service no later than January 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (gga) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Jan 30, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#6
Feb 03, 2026
TEXT ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: PROOF OF SERVICE by Judge Serena R. Murillo. On January 30, 2026, the Court ordered briefing on Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order ("Motion"). 5 . Petitioner was ordered to serve the January 30 order on Respondents and to file a proof of service by 5:00 p.m. that day. As of today's date, Petitioner has not filed the proof of service. Accordingly, Petitioner is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, in writing, why he has not filed a proof of service. That response is due on or before February 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The January 30 briefing schedule is VACATED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (gga) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Feb 03, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#7
Feb 04, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#8
Feb 04, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#9
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITION (FEDERAL CUSTODY) by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. If respondent(s) do not contend that the petition can be decided without the court reaching the merits of petitioner's claims, then respondent(s) shall file and serve an answer to the petition within 30 days of the date of this order. Motions to Dismiss shall be filed by 2/25/2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: # 1 PETITION) (sh) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#10
Feb 10, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Feb 10, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#12
Feb 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#13
Feb 13, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#14
Feb 16, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#15
Feb 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#16
Feb 27, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#17
Feb 27, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Arshdeep Singh
Party
Fereti Semaia
Party