Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00961
Liang Chong Fay v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: February 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Jesus Gilberto Bernal
Referred to:
Michael B. Kaufman
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
July 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 25, 2026
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Liang Chong Fay. (jtil) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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Preliminary Injunction
#2
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 1 . The following error(s) was/were found: There is no 2241 petition submitted with Motion. 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#3
Mar 02, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Mar 02, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Jesus G. Bernal and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman, 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) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Mar 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Order (1) For Petitioner to File Petition. The Court cannot consider the TRO Application until a petition is filed in the case. As such, the Court ORDERS Petitioner to file a petition on or before March 6, 2026. Failure to file a petition by that date may result in dismissal without prejudice. 1 (twdb) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#6
Mar 04, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Liang Chong Fay. Re: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111),, 3 . Receipt number 41441. (fa) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Mar 04, 2026
Financial Entry
#7
Mar 19, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#8
Mar 19, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#9
Mar 20, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#10
Mar 23, 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 23, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#12
Mar 23, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#13
Mar 23, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#14
Mar 24, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
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Preliminary Injunction
#15
Mar 25, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#16
Mar 26, 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
#17
Apr 02, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#18
Apr 02, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#19
Apr 22, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#20
Apr 23, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#21
Apr 24, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#22
May 06, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#23
May 07, 2026
Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: Respondents previously represented that Petitioner would be removed from the United States on May 5, 2026, if he is medically cleared for travel. Dkt. 20. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report stating if Petitioner has been removed and, if not, providing updated travels plan including any flight manifest. Respondents shall file their status report on or before May 13, 2026. Petitioner may file a response to the status report on or before May 20, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/07/2026)
May 07, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#24
May 13, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#25
May 20, 2026
Response
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Response
#26
May 21, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
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Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
#27
May 22, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#28
Jun 05, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#29
Jun 11, 2026
Response
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Response
#30
Jun 12, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#31
Jun 15, 2026
Response
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Response
#32
Jun 18, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#33
Jun 18, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
#34
Jun 25, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
#36
Jul 02, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Parties
Liang Chong Fay
Party
Warden
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