Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00671
Sundeep Singh v. James Janecka
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Case Information
Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Referred to:
A. Joel Richlin
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: June 18, 2026
Last Activity:
June 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin.(Filing fee $ 5 PAID), filed by Petitioner Sundeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (car) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Feb 13, 2026
APPLICATION for Emergency Temporary Restraining Order and Stay of Removal filed by Petitioner Sundeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Lodged Proposed Order) (car) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 13, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Feb 13, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: 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, 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. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#5
Feb 13, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [ECF NO. 2] by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner Sundeep Singh's ("Petitioner") Application for Emergency Temporary Restraining Order. See (ECF No. 2 ("Application")). The Court sets a hearing on the Application for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Respondent James Janecki ("Respondent") is ordered to file a response, if any, no later than Monday, February 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Petitioner's brief in reply, if any, is due by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (es) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#6
Feb 16, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#7
Feb 17, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Application for Emergency Temporary Restraining Order set for hearing February 18, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#8
Feb 17, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Feb 17, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#9
Feb 18, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#10
Feb 18, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#11
Feb 18, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#12
Feb 18, 2026
For Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Feb 19, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ENTRY by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: Now that the District Judge has ruled on and denied Petitioner's Application for Temporary Restraining Order, (Dkt. 12 ), the Court directs Respondent to file a response to the Petition on the merits no later than March 5, 2026. Petitioner shall have until March 19, 2026 to file a response. The Court will then take the matter under submission without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. In the event that Petitioner wants to file an amended petition, the Court directs Petitioner to file a notice informing the Court and Respondent. If this is the case, the Court will stay the briefing schedule until Petitioner files an amended petition. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cgm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/19/2026)
#14
Feb 19, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#15
Feb 19, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#16
Feb 19, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#17
Feb 19, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#18
Feb 19, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Feb 19, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#19
Feb 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#20
Feb 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#21
Feb 20, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#22
Feb 20, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#23
Feb 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#24
Feb 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#25
Feb 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#26
Feb 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#27
Feb 23, 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
#28
Feb 23, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#29
Feb 24, 2026
Continue
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Continue
#30
Feb 25, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#31
Feb 25, 2026
Continue
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Continue
#32
Feb 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#33
Feb 26, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
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Amended Complaint/Petition
#34
Feb 26, 2026
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#35
Mar 02, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order AND Temporary Restraining Order
#36
Mar 02, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#37
Mar 03, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#38
Mar 03, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Amended Application for Temporary Restraining Order set for hearing March 4, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Mar 03, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#39
Mar 09, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
#40
Mar 12, 2026
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
#41
Mar 16, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#42
Mar 17, 2026
Motion Related Document
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Motion Related Document
#43
Mar 17, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction set for hearing March 18, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/17/2026)
#44
Mar 17, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
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Supplement (Motion related)
Mar 17, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#45
Mar 18, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#46
Mar 20, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ENTRY by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: Now that the District Judge has granted a Temporary Restraining Order releasing Petitioner from custody, (Dkt. 39 ), and entered a preliminary injunction, (Dkt. 45 ), the Court directs the parties to meet and confer on whether they would like the Court to set a briefing schedule on any remaining issues in the case. The Court directs the parties to file a joint status report with their respective positions on whether there are any issues remaining, and what they are, and their proposed briefing schedule, no later than March 27, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (asi) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Mar 20, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#47
Mar 27, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#48
Mar 28, 2026
Text Only Entry: Petitioner was released pursuant to the District Judge's TRO. The parties have filed a joint status report stating that the remaining issue in the case is whether permanent injunctive relief is appropriate. The parties have agreed to the following briefing schedule: Respondent will file an Answer to the Petition, including any opposition to the permanent injunctive relief sought by Petitioner, no later than April 27, 2026. Petitioner will file a Traverse/Reply in Support of the First Amended Petition, including the permanent injunctive relief sought, no later than May 27, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (AJR) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/28/2026)
Mar 28, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#49
Apr 27, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#50
May 28, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#51
Jun 01, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#52
Jun 01, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
#53
Jun 18, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#54
Jun 18, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Jun 18, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
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