Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00445

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Feb 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Hayk Marabyan. (mza) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

APPLICATION for a Preliminary Injunction and a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Hayk Marabyan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (mza) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Hayk Marabyan In Support Of APPLICATION for Preliminary Injunction and a Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Petitioner Hayk Marabyan. (mza) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Hayk Marabyan. (mza) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Hayk Marabyan, re APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Preliminary Injunction and a Temporary Restraining Order 2, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 served on 2/2/26. (mza) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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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 Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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. (mza) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO FEDERAL Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel 4 by Judge Michelle Williams Court. Petitioner, an immigration detainee who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and requests appointment of counsel.See 1, 4 . The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULING AS TO EX PARTE APPLICATION For Temporary Restraining Order 2 by Judge Michelle Williams Court. Having reviewed Hayk Marabyan's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, the Court ORDERS as follows: Petitioner may not be removed from the Central District of California pending further order of the Court. Respondents are CAUTIONED that sanctions may be imposed if Respondents take any action impairing Petitioners ability to obtain complete relief. Respondents shall file an opposition no later than Thursday, February 5, 2026. Petitioner shall file a reply no later than Monday, February 9, 2026. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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Feb 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Feb 05, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

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Feb 09, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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Feb 11, 2026

Mail Returned

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Feb 13, 2026

Response

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Feb 20, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

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Feb 25, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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Feb 27, 2026

Mail Returned

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Mar 04, 2026

Amended Complaint/Petition