Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00629

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Feb 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Serena R. Murillo and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Artak Karapetyan. (mza) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#2

Feb 11, 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 Angela C. C. Viramontes, 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: 02/11/2026)

#3

Feb 12, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS - ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Serena R. Murillo. Petitioner, an immigration detainee who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Here, the Weygandt factors sufficiently support the appointment of counsel to represent Petitioner. The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD") 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. (lom) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#4

Feb 18, 2026

Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Artak Karapetyan. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#5

Feb 20, 2026

ORDER PRESERVING THIS COURT'S JURISDICTION OVER PETITIONER'S HABEAS PETITION by Judge Serena R. Murillo. To preserve this Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed to a location outside the jurisdictional boundaries of the United States District Court for the Central District of California during the pendency of this action unless and until the Court orders otherwise. Further, to ensure Petitioner has adequate access to legal counsel pending a ruling on the Petition, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within this District, absent further order from this Court. (lom) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#6

Feb 25, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Artak Karapetyan A No. 249-098-674 re Order,, 5 (sh) Modified on 3/3/2026 (dc). (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 03, 2026

NOTICE REGARDING RETURNED MAIL AND CURRENT ADDRESS CONFIRMATION Filed by Petitioner Artak Karapetyan. (lom) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#7

Mar 05, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS ORDER RE RESPONDENTS TO PROVIDE STATUS REPORT ON PETITIONER'S LOCATION by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: re: Mail Returned 6 .The Court orders Respondents to file a Status Report no later than March 26, 2026, addressing Petitioner's whereabouts. The report shall include the name and location of the detention center where Petitioner is currently detained. If Petitioner has been released from custody, the report shall state when he was released from custody. (dc) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#9

Mar 10, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: NOTICE OF APPEARANCE AND SETTING HEARING ON PETITIONby Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Accordingly, the Court sets an in-person hearing for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4, on the 3rd Floor of the George E. Brown, Jr. Federal Building and United StatesCourthouse at 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501. All parties are required to attend the hearing in person and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is DIRECTED to transport Petitioner Artak Karapetyan to the courtroom and ensure his presence at the hearing. Respondent(s) shall e-file and serve a notice of appearance that designates the Assistant United States Attorney(s) in charge of the case by close of business day on March 18, 2026. (Attachments: # 1 ECF No. 5) (dc) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#10

Mar 13, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The in-person hearing previously scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM, as ordered in ECF No. 9, has been vacated. Appearances are no longer required. Petitioner is no longer required to be transported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the Riverside Courthouse.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#11

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING ANSWER/RETURN TO PETITION by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Respondent file Answer to the Petition not later than 4/3/2026. 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) (dc) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#12

Mar 25, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aris Artounians counsel for Petitioner Artak Karapetyan. Adding Aris Artounians as counsel of record for Petitioner for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Petitioner Artak Karapetyan. (Attorney Aris Artounians added to party Artak Karapetyan(pty:pet))(Artounians, Aris) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Petitioner Artak Karapetyan. (Artounians, Aris) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#14

Apr 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Chung Hae Han counsel for Respondent Warden. Adding Chung H. Han as counsel of record for Warden for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent Warden. (Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Warden(pty:res))(Han, Chung) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#15

Apr 03, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Respondent Warden.(Han, Chung) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 06, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Artak Karapetyan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Artounians, Aris) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#17

Apr 20, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Zoom VideoStatus Conference set for 4/23/2026 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. The parties may visit https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontes to obtain the zoom link.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#18

Apr 23, 2026

MINUTES OF ORDER RE: STATUS & IMMIGRATION BOND HEARING held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Following discussion with the parties, Petitioner's counsel informed the Court that Petitioner's bond hearing has not yet occurred or been scheduled. The Court ordered that a bond hearing shall be held within the next seven days. Following the outcome of the bond hearing, the parties are ordered to meet and confer to discuss a possible resolution of the matter should Petitioner be released. If no resolution is reached, the parties shall discuss whether Petitioner intends to proceed with the claims in the operative habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1) or seek leave from the Court of file an amended petition. Within three days of the bond hearing, the parties are to email the Magistrate Judge a status update and advise of their intended next steps. Court Recorder: CS RS No. 4. (dc) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#19

May 05, 2026

Status Report

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May 05, 2026

Leave to File Document

#21

May 05, 2026

Amendment (Motion related)

#22

May 07, 2026

Leave to File Document

#23

May 14, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#24

May 19, 2026

Notice (Other)

#25

May 21, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#26

May 22, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

#27

Jun 08, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#28

Jun 08, 2026

Exhibit (non-trial)

#29

Jun 08, 2026

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

#30

Jun 08, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

#31

Jun 09, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#32

Jun 10, 2026

Miscellaneous Document

Jun 26, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

Jul 01, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form

Jul 01, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#36

Jul 08, 2026

Status Report

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Jul 09, 2026

Response in Support of Motion

#38

Jul 10, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#39

Jul 13, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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Jul 15, 2026

Report and Recommendation (Issued)

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Jul 15, 2026

Notice of Report and Recommendation

#42

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Serena R. Murillo for Report and Recommendation (Issued) 40 . Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636, the Court has reviewed the parties' briefing, the relevant records on file, and the Report and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge. No objections were filed. The Court accepts the findings and recommendation of the Magistrate Judge. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Judgment be entered DENYING the First Amended Petition. (san)

#43

Aug 03, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Serena R. Murillo, Related to: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations, 42 . Pursuant to the Order Accepting Findings and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge, IT IS HEREBY ADJUDGED that the petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is DENIED and judgment is entered in favor of Respondents, consistent with the reasons and findings set forth in the July 15, 2026 Report and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (san)