Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00507
Leonel Sanchez Lagunas v. Facility Administrator
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Case Information
Filed: February 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Christopher Scarsi
Referred to:
Alicia G. Rosenberg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41435159 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Leonel Sanchez Lagunas. (Attorney Michelle Young Cho added to party Leonel Sanchez Lagunas(pty:pet))(Cho, Michelle) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 04, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Leonel Sanchez Lagunas. (Cho, Michelle) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Feb 04, 2026
First APPLICATION of Registered Legal Services Attorney Isir M. Said to practice before the Court filed by Petitioner Leonel Sanchez Lagunas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order - Registered Legal Services Attorney to Practice Before the Court) (Cho, Michelle) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Registered Legal Services Attorney (CV-99) to Practice Before the Court
#4
Feb 04, 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 Alicia G. Rosenberg, 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. (et) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Feb 05, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
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Preliminary Injunction
#6
Feb 05, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#7
Feb 06, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#8
Feb 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Feb 17, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#10
Feb 23, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#11
Mar 09, 2026
Appearance
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Appearance
#12
Mar 09, 2026
MINUTES of MOTION hearing held before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Counsel address the Court. The Court takes the Motion for Preliminary Injunction re: Zadvydas and Third-country Removal Immigration Habeas Petition (ECF No. 5 ) UNDER SUBMISSION and a ruling will be issued. Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Michelle Young Cho and Isir M. Said. Attorney for Defendant(s): Erika S. Rojas, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: Stephen Montes Kerr. Time in Court: 12 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. (smo) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
#13
Mar 09, 2026
Order Registered Legal Services Attorney (CV-99) to Practice Before the Court
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Order Registered Legal Services Attorney (CV-99) to Practice Before the Court
Mar 09, 2026
Motion Hearing
#14
Mar 10, 2026
-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
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-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
#16
Mar 13, 2026
-Transcript
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-Transcript
#17
Mar 13, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/9/2026 re Transcript 16 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jmo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Mar 13, 2026
Notice of Filing Transcript
#18
Apr 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#19
Apr 24, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#20
May 20, 2026
Chief Magistrate Judge Transferring Case (non-consent)
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Chief Magistrate Judge Transferring Case (non-consent)
Parties
Facility Administrator
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Leonel Sanchez Lagunas
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