Central District of California • 2:26-cv-01031
Gourav Bajaj v. Ernesto Cruz
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Case Information
Filed: February 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Christina A. Snyder
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:
March 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41406117 for $5 filing fee, filed by plaintiff Gourav Bajaj. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Daljit Ghuman added to party Gourav Bajaj(pty:pla))(Ghuman, Daljit) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 02, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Christina A. Snyder 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. (jtil) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Feb 05, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#4
Mar 02, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Mar 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#6
Mar 04, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Ernesto Cruz
Party
Gourav Bajaj
Party