Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00473
Rafi Tomeh v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: January 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Christopher Scarsi
Referred to:
Autumn D. Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
April 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D Spaeth.(Filing fee $ 5: FEE DUE), filed by petitioner Rafi Tomeh. (ghap) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jan 30, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . (ghap) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Feb 03, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Feb 12, 2026
Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)
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Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)
#5
Feb 17, 2026
Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)
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Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)
#6
Feb 17, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
Mar 10, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#8
Mar 10, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#9
Mar 10, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#10
Mar 11, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Mar 11, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#12
Mar 13, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#13
Mar 27, 2026
Writ
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Writ
#14
Apr 01, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#15
Apr 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#16
Apr 08, 2026
Response
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Response
#17
Apr 09, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#18
Apr 09, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#19
Apr 14, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#20
Apr 17, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Rafi Tomeh
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