Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00846

#1

Feb 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim.(Filing fee $ 5 DUE), filed by Petitioner Vanik Nazarian. (car) Modified on 3/5/2026 (clee). (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#2

Feb 13, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Vanik Nazarian. (car) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#3

Feb 22, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim, 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. (car) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. The United States Attorney must file an Answer to the petition within 10 days from the date of this Order. Petitioner's Reply to the Answer will be due within 5 days of the filing of the Answer. 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. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (Attachments: # 1 Petition, # 2 Consent Form, # 3 Local Rules Digest) (clee) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#9

Feb 25, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Vanik Nazarian re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) 3 (hr) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#8

Feb 27, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim: granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (hr) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#5

Mar 02, 2026

(Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party David Marin(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Kristie Noem(pty:res))(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#6

Mar 02, 2026

REPLY /ANSWER TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristie Noem. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#7

Mar 03, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Federal Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristie Noem, served on March 3, 2026. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#10

Mar 04, 2026

ORDER GRANTING UNOPPOSED HABEAS PETITION by Judge John W. Holcomb. 1. The unopposed petition under 28 U.S.C. § is GRANTED. 2. Petitioner Vanik Nazarian is ORDERED to be released from ICE custody FORTHWITH, pursuant to the terms of his original OSUP. 3. Judgment will issue accordingly. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (clee) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#11

Mar 04, 2026

JUDGMENT filed by Judge John W. Holcomb. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows: 1. The petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED. 2. Petitioner Vanik Nazarian is to be released from the custody of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement FORTHWITH under the terms of his original Order of Supervision. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated) (clee) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#12

Mar 17, 2026

Mail Returned