Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00898
Sonia Devi v. Fereti Semaia
Completed
Case Information
Filed: February 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Alka Sagar
Referred to:
Alka Sagar
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 29, 2026
Last Activity:
April 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41587338 for $5 filing fee, filed by Attorney SONIA DEVI. (Attorney Laxman Adhikari added to party SONIA DEVI(pty:pet))(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 24, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner SONIA DEVI. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Feb 24, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order as to (1) order Petitioner's immediate release from Respondents custody pending these proceedings, without bond or electronic monitoring, and (2) enjoin Respondents from removing Petitioner from the United States during the pendency of these proceedings. filed by Attorney SONIA DEVI. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dolly M. Gee and referred to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, 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: 02/25/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Feb 25, 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
#6
Mar 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Mar 02, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Mar 03, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#9
Mar 09, 2026
Notice of Motion
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Notice of Motion
#10
Mar 09, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Mar 09, 2026
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Link Motions to Minutes
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Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Link Motions to Minutes
#13
Mar 23, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#14
Apr 06, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#15
Apr 13, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#16
Apr 20, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#17
Apr 22, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#18
Apr 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#19
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER RE: SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. COUNSEL OF RECORD ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, the Court hereby sets a Status Conference for April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to be conducted via teleconference. Call-in details will be e-mailed to counsel of record. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Apr 28, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#20
Apr 29, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#21
Apr 29, 2026
MINUTES OF Status Conference (ECF No. 19 ) held before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: Court and counsel confer regarding the status of the case. A separate order will issue. Attorney for Petitioner: Laxman Adhikari. Attorney for Respondent: Soo-Young Shin, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: Alma Felix. Time in Court: 4 minutes. Court Recorder: CS: 04/29/26. (afe) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
#22
Apr 29, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (AUSA filers only)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (AUSA filers only)
#23
Apr 29, 2026
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
Apr 29, 2026
Status Conference - optional html form
#26
Apr 30, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Fereti Semaia
Party
Sonia Devi
Party