Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00634

F.Z. v. Fereti Semaia

Completed

Case Information

Filed: February 11, 2026
Assigned to: Monica Ramirez Almadani
Referred to: Sheri N. Pym
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 14, 2026
Last Activity: April 15, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Feb 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41488634 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner F. Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit 6) (Attorney Natalia Vieira Santanna added to party F. Z.(pty:pet))(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 12, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Feb 12, 2026
Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
Main Document: Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#4
Feb 13, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#5
Feb 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#6
Feb 19, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#7
Feb 26, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#8
Feb 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Feb 27, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Main Document: Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#10
Mar 03, 2026
(TEXT ONLY ENTRY) A hearing on the Petition was held before Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym on March 3, 2025. The case was called and counsel made their appearances. The court heard argument from counsel. Petitioner shall file a notice identifying petitioner by his full name and/or A number. The court took the petition under submission. Attorney for Petitioner: Natalia Veira Santanna. Attorney for Respondent: Whitney Wakefield. Courtroom Deputy: Kimberly Carter. Time: 00.07 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY Court Recorder: CS-RS-4. (kca) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Mar 03, 2026
Motion Hearing
#11
Mar 04, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#12
Mar 06, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#13
Mar 11, 2026
For Order AND Supplement
Main Document: For Order AND Supplement
#14
Mar 11, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#15
Mar 11, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Notice of Report and Recommendation
#16
Mar 11, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#17
Mar 20, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#18
Mar 21, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Main Document: Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#19
Mar 23, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#20
Mar 23, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court SETS an EMERGENCY hearing on Petitioner's Second Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order 17 on *Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.* The hearing shall proceed on ZOOM as to all parties. The Zoom link and login information for the hearing are available on Judge Ramirez Almadanis procedures page. Counsel for both parties shall promptly confirm receipt of this order by emailing MRA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov and attend the hearing as scheduled. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Mar 23, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#21
Mar 24, 2026
MINUTES OF Hearing on Petitioner's Second Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order 17 held before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: Application hearing held on Zoom. The Court hears oral argument from the parties. For the reasons stated on the record, particularly the lack of documentation establishing that Petitioner is subject to a valid final order of removal and the Government's prior position that he is not subject to a final order of removal, the Court ORDERS as follows: 1) within 7 days from today, both Petitioner and Respondent shall file detailed briefs regarding the final removal order as stated on the record, 2) Respondents shall not transfer or remove Petitioner pending the Court's decision on the instant Ex Parte Application 17, and 3) no later than March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Respondent shall file a declaration with the Court confirming that Petitioner was not removed and will not be removed pending adjudication of this Ex Parte Application 17 . Court Reporter: CourtSmart. Attorneys for Petitioner: Jacqueline Nuno; Attorneys for Respondent: Whitney Wakefield. Courtroom Deputy: Melissa H. Kunig; Time in Court: 0:52. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 03/24/2026)
#22
Mar 24, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Mar 24, 2026
Motion Hearing
#23
Mar 25, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#24
Mar 31, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#25
Mar 31, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
Main Document: Supplement (Motion related)
#26
Apr 03, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
Main Document: Supplement (Motion related)
#27
Apr 07, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#28
Apr 15, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
Main Document: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#29
Apr 15, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

SEMAIA
Party
Z.
Party
Firm