Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00941
Songmin Bae v. Kristi Noem
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Case Information
Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Referred to:
Margo A. Rocconi
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
April 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Songmin Bae. Case assigned to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (jtil) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Feb 27, 2026
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. (Attachments: # 1 CV60)(jtil) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Feb 27, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, 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. (jtil) Modified on 3/5/2026 (im). (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Mar 05, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITION (FEDERAL CUSTODY) by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. IT IS ORDERED: Respondent shall, within seven (7) days of the service date of this order: (a). E-file and serve a notice of appearance that designates the Assistant United States Attorney(s) in charge of the case; and(b). File a motion to dismiss; or (c). File and serve an answer to the Petition. Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. 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. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 of 2, # 2 Attachment 2 of 2) (es) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#5
Mar 05, 2026
FOR COURT USE ONLY: STATISTICAL CORRECTION Granting 3 MOTION for Order (es) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Mar 05, 2026
For Order
#6
Mar 06, 2026
IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi: Accordingly, 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 issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
Mar 10, 2026
Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Songmin Bae. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#8
Mar 12, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Groupto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Gamble, Gwendolyn) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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Response
#9
Mar 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gwendolyn M Gamble counsel for Respondents Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group. Adding Gwendolyn M. Gamble as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Thomas Giles, James Pilkington, Warden for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Kristi Noem, Thomas Giles, James Pilkington, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Gwendolyn M Gamble added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Gwendolyn M Gamble added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Gwendolyn M Gamble added to party James Pilkington(pty:res), Attorney Gwendolyn M Gamble added to party Warden Geo Group(pty:res))(Gamble, Gwendolyn) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Mar 20, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
#11
Mar 20, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#12
Mar 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#13
Mar 27, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Mar 27, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#15
Mar 27, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
Mar 27, 2026
Judgment
#17
Apr 03, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#18
Apr 03, 2026
Certify Class Action
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Certify Class Action
#19
Apr 06, 2026
Order
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Order
#20
Apr 07, 2026
Certify Class Action
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Certify Class Action
#21
Apr 10, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#22
Apr 14, 2026
For Order
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For Order
Parties
Kristi Noem
Party
Songmin Bae
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