Central District of California • 2:25-cv-09448
Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba v. United States Department of Justice
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Case Information
Filed: October 02, 2025
Assigned to:
Robert G. Klausner
Referred to:
Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
July 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 02, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge R. Gary Klausner and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba. (et) (Entered: 10/08/2025)
#2
Oct 03, 2025
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . (et) (Entered: 10/08/2025)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Oct 08, 2025
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge R. Gary Klausner and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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: 10/08/2025)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Oct 14, 2025
SUPPLEMENT to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba. (et) (Entered: 10/26/2025)
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Supplement
#5
Oct 23, 2025
Mail Returned addressed to Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba re Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111) 2 (hr) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
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Mail Returned
#6
Oct 23, 2025
Mail Returned addressed to Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) 3 (hr) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
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Mail Returned
#7
Oct 27, 2025
Mail Returned addressed to Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba re Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111) 2 (hr) (Entered: 10/31/2025)
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Mail Returned
#8
Oct 27, 2025
Mail Returned addressed to Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) 3 (hr) (Entered: 10/31/2025)
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Mail Returned
#9
Oct 31, 2025
NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) - optional html form, 3 the Case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo and Judge R. Gary Klausner to Judge R. Gary Klausner for all further proceedings. The case will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:25-cv-09448-RGK. (lh) (Entered: 10/31/2025)
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Clerical Error (G-11)
#10
Nov 03, 2025
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge R. Gary Klausner for petition filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241. (et) (Entered: 11/03/2025)
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Notice of Assignment to US District Judge (CV-17) (2241 and 2255) - optional html form
#11
Nov 07, 2025
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
#12
Nov 10, 2025
PETITION UNDER USCS 2241 REQUESTING COURT ORDER THE RELEASE FROM UNAUTHORIZED DETENTION AND IMPRISONMENT filed by plaintiff Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba. (lc) Modified on 12/16/2025 (lc). (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Order
#13
Nov 10, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Mandamus filed by plaintiff Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba. (lc) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Writ of Mandamus
#14
Dec 16, 2025
IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: ORDER RE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BY A PERSON IN FEDERAL CUSTODY (28 USC 2241) The Court, having received petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person inFederal Custody 1, Petition Requesting Court Order for release 12 and Petition for Writ of Mandamus 13, sets the following briefing schedule on all Petitions - Government's Opposition: January 23, 2026; Petitioner's Reply, if any: February 23, 2026; The matter will be deemed submitted upon the filing of a reply or upon expiration of the reply deadline, whichever occurs first. The Court's ruling will follow after full consideration of all properly submittedbriefing. (lc) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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For Order AND Writ of Mandamus
#15
Jan 05, 2026
NOTICE of Change of address Filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba. (bm) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Change of Address
#16
Jan 07, 2026
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT FOR ADDITIONAL RELIEF: AWARD ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS; THAT COURT CURE PROCEDURAL DEFECT (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) 12 13 filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba. (lc) Modified on 1/15/2026 (lc). (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Amendment (Motion related)
#17
Jan 22, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION: MOTION TO AMEND; SEEK ADDITIONAL RELIEFS filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (lc) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Amend/Correct AND Relief
#21
Jan 22, 2026
(STRICKEN PER ORDER 22 ) - REQUEST THE COURT "ENSURE THE NATURALIZATION FOR PETITIONER" (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (lc) Modified on 2/3/2026 (jre). (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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Order
#18
Jan 23, 2026
IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: ORDER RE PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (EMERGENCY MOTION: MOTION TO AMEND; SEEK ADDITIONAL RELIEFS) 17 . On January 22, 2026, Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloha filed the present Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 17.) Petitioner seeks the Court's order that Respondents must correct their records associated with Petitioner, Petitioner's removal proceedings be stayed, Petitioner be immediately released from custody, and Petitioner be awarded fees and damages. The Court DENIES the Application (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS AS DISCUSSED HEREIN). (lc) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Amend/Correct AND Relief
#19
Jan 26, 2026
NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error, docket entry 16 Re: Amendment 16 is missing page number(s) 2. The complete document is attached to this notice. (lc) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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Clerical Error (G-11)
#20
Jan 26, 2026
TEXT ONLY ENTRY: NOTICE RE: DISRUPTION OF PARTY SERVICE BY U.S. MAIL (PSBUSM): Due to an unexpected power failure at the First Street Courthouse, from Thursday, January 22, 2026, through Sunday, January 25, 2026, one of the court's systems responsible for generating court orders to parties who are not enrolled in electronic service was suspended. As a result, notices were not generated or mailed during this period. The affected notices are currently being regenerated. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cbr) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Jan 26, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#23
Jan 28, 2026
MOTION for Default Judgment against Respondent United States Department of Justice, Homeland Security, Bureau of Prison, Warden of Metropolitan Detention Center filed by petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (chk) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Default Judgment
#25
Feb 02, 2026
MOTION TO REVERSE VACATE JUDGMENT RULE 60 (b) (A) filed by petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (chk) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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Vacate
#26
Feb 02, 2026
Letter from Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan (chk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Letter
#22
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner re REQUEST for Order 21 . The following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order for the following reason(s): Other error(s) with document(s): Document improperly filed in this action. (jre) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106) - optional html form
#24
Feb 04, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner re: The Court sets the following briefing schedule on Petitioner's MOTION for Default Judgment 23 - Government's opposition due 2/11/2026. Any reply due 2/18/2026. The matter will be deemed submitted upon the filing of a reply or upon expiration of the reply deadline, whichever occurs first. The Court's ruling will issue thereafter. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Feb 04, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#27
Feb 05, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Letter 26 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect, Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. Other error(s) with document(s): Must be in pleading format. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (chk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#28
Feb 05, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Petitioner's Motion to Reverse Vacate Judgment 25 by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Comi deems this motion a request for reconsideration, and hereby DENIES the motion. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Vacate
#29
Feb 06, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner re: Letter 26 . Construed as a records request for authentication/certification, the letter is referred to the Records Department for consideration and response. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Feb 06, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#30
Feb 09, 2026
NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of Assistant United States Attorney on behalf of Respondents Bureau of Prison, Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, Warden of Metropolitan Detention Center. Assistant United States Attorney Assistant 2241-194 US Attorney LA-CV terminated. (Attorney Kedar S. Bhatia added to party Bureau of Prison(pty:res), Attorney Kedar S. Bhatia added to party Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Kedar S. Bhatia added to party United States Department of Justice(pty:res), Attorney Kedar S. Bhatia added to party Warden of Metropolitan Detention Center(pty:res))(Bhatia, Kedar) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the USA
#31
Feb 09, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Deadline to Respond Re: PETITION for Order 12, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 13, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Respondent United States Department of Justice, Homeland Security, Bureau of Prison, Warden of Metropolitan Detention Center 23, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 Bureau of Prison, Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, Warden of Metropolitan Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Continue) (Bhatia, Kedar) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Continue
#32
Feb 11, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondent United States Department of Justice, re Notice of Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the USA,, 30, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Deadline to Respond Re: PETITION for Order 12, PETITION for Writ of Mandamus 13, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Respondent United States Department of Justice, Homeland Security, Bu 31 served on 2/11/2026. (Bhatia, Kedar) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#34
Feb 11, 2026
NOTICE PRESERVING DUE PROCESS VIOLATION ARISING FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE WITH APPELLANT PROCEEDINGS AND SUPPLEMENTAL FOR HABEAS RELIEF filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (lc) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#33
Feb 12, 2026
ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241, PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS, AND MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT 31 by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The Court hereby grants the application, and orders Respondents to file their response to the Petitions no later than February 25, 2026. Any reply be due March 12, 2026. Further, any opposition to the Petition for Release from Unauthorized Detention 12 is due no later than February 25, 2025. Any reply will be due March 12, 2026. (lom) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Continue
#35
Feb 12, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF TO PENDING AND DEFAULT HABEAS filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (lc) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
#40
Feb 19, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RELEASE OR IN ALTERNATIVE A TEMPORARY STAY OF DETENTION PENDING HEARING ON MAIL MOTION filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (LATE DOCKETING due to Clerk's Office error) (lc) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Stay Order (other) AND Temporary Restraining Order
#41
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for Release on Bail or conditional release pending Bail Pending Resolution of Habeas Corpus Petition filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (lc) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Bail Pending Resolution of Habeas Corpus Petition
#42
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION TO VACATE EXTENTION ORDER AND DISMISS OR STAY PROCEEDINGS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION DUE TO DEFECTIVE SERVICE AND IDENTITY SUBSTITUTION filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (lc) Modified on 2/27/2026 (lc). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Vacate
#43
Feb 19, 2026
RENEWED MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND FOR RELIEF-ISSUE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY RESPONDENT'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (LATE DOCKETING) (lc) Modified on 2/26/2026 (lc). Modified on 2/27/2026 (lc). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Default AND Relief
#44
Feb 19, 2026
PRESERVATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DEFECT AND IDENTIFY OBJECTTION 41 filed by Petitioner Oriyomi Saddiq O Ashatu Aloba. (LATE Docketing) (lc) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Motion Related Document
#37
Feb 23, 2026
Mail Returned addressed to Oriyomi Saddiq Aloha re Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, 27 (lc) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Mail Returned
#45
Feb 23, 2026
Mail Returned addressed to Oriyomi Saddiq Aloha re Order on Motion to Continue, 33 (lc) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Mail Returned
#38
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Bureau of Prison, Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, Warden of Metropolitan Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Dismiss) (Bhatia, Kedar) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Dismiss Case
#39
Feb 26, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Respondent United States Department of Justice, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 38 served on 02/26/2026. (Bhatia, Kedar) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#46
Feb 26, 2026
IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Order Re: Petitioner's Ex Parle Application for Temporary Restraining Order 40 . On February 19, 2026, Petitioner filed the present Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner seeks the Court's order for temporary release or, alternatively, a temporary stay of detention pending hearing on his bail 42 . The Court DENIES the Application (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS AS DISCUSSED HEREIN). (lc) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Stay Order (other) AND Temporary Restraining Order
#47
Feb 26, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court construes Respondents' Motion to Dismiss 38 as a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . Petitioner's response remains due on or before March 12, 2026. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#48
Feb 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge R. Gary Klausner: ORDER SETTING BRIEFING ON MOTIONS 41, 42, 43 .Before the Court are Petitioner's: Motion for Release on Bail or conditional release pending Bail Pending Resolution of HabeasCorpus Petition 41 ; Motion to Vacate Extention Order and Dismiss or Stay Proceedings for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Due to Defective Service and Identity Substitution 42 ; Renewed Motion for Entry of Default and for Relief-issue Order to Show Cause by Respondent's Failure to Comply with Court Order 43 . The Court sets the following briefing schedule each of the above-referenced motions: Opposition: April 6, 2026; Reply: April 20, 2026The motions will be deemed submitted upon the filing of a reply or upon expiration of the reply deadline, whichever occurs first. (lc) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#49
Mar 03, 2026
Consideration
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Consideration
#50
Mar 03, 2026
Change of Address
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Change of Address
#51
Mar 04, 2026
Consideration
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Consideration
#52
Mar 04, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
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Supplement (Motion related)
#53
Mar 16, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#54
Mar 16, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#55
Mar 17, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#56
Mar 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#57
Mar 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#58
Mar 19, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#59
Mar 19, 2026
Order AND Relief
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Order AND Relief
#60
Mar 20, 2026
Bail Pending Resolution H/C AND Default Judgment AND Entry of Default AND For Order AND For Order AND Relief AND Relief AND Vacate AND Writ of Mandamus
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Bail Pending Resolution H/C AND Default Judgment AND Entry of Default AND For Order AND For Order AND Relief AND Relief AND Vacate AND Writ of Mandamus
#61
Apr 09, 2026
Alter Judgment
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Alter Judgment
Apr 10, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#64
Apr 27, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#65
Apr 27, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#66
Jul 13, 2026
Alter Judgment
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Alter Judgment
Parties
Oriyomi Saddiq Olaoluwakintan Ashatu Aloba
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United States Department of Justice
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