Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01246
Ambartsum Simonian v. James Janecka
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Case Information
Filed: March 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Anne Hwang
Referred to:
Douglas F. McCormick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
June 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41755753 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Ambartsum Simonian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) (Attorney Armine Antonyan added to party Ambartsum Simonian(pty:bkmov))(Antonyan, Armine) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Mar 17, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Movant Ambartsum Simonian. (Antonyan, Armine) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Mar 17, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick, 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. (mza) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Mar 18, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang. NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES. The Court is in receipt of Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Dkt. No. 1 . Counsel for Respondents is ordered to file a response to the Motion by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026. Petitioner may optionally file a reply by 5pm on March 23, 2026. The hearing will be set on MARCH 25, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. The parties may appear remotely for the hearing. Counsel are directed to visit the ZOOM Webinar Information, that can be found on the Courts Website, under Judge Hwangs Procedures. Counsel may log in at least 15 minutes in advance of the hearing. Counsel and the parties are reminded that there is a general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or video conference) and any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/18/2026)
Mar 18, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#5
Mar 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#6
Mar 20, 2026
Response
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Response
#7
Mar 23, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#8
Mar 25, 2026
MINUTES OF Motion 1 Hearing held before Judge Anne Hwang. The case is called and counsel state their appearances. The Court and counsel confer. The Court will convert the Emergency petition /motion for Temporary Restraining Order 1 to a Motion for preliminary injunction. Following discussion with counsel, the Court advises counsel that the motion for preliminary injunction 1 is granted in part, as stated on the record. A written order will issue. The Court further orders a bond hearing to be provided within 7 days before an Immigration Judge. Court Reporter: COURT SMART. Attorney for Petitioner: Armine Antonyan, via zoom. Attorney for Respondent: Jolene Tanner, AUSA via zoom. Courtroom Deputy: Yolanda Skipper. Time in court: 07 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
#9
Mar 26, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Mar 26, 2026
Motion Hearing
#11
Apr 10, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#12
Apr 21, 2026
Abeyance AND Temporary Restraining Order
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Abeyance AND Temporary Restraining Order
Apr 23, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#14
Apr 27, 2026
Response
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Response
#15
Apr 28, 2026
Abeyance AND Motion Hearing AND Temporary Restraining Order
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Abeyance AND Motion Hearing AND Temporary Restraining Order
#16
May 19, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
#17
May 19, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#18
Jun 08, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#19
Jun 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#20
Jun 08, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#22
Jun 10, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Jun 10, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#23
Jun 12, 2026
Consent to Proceed (CV-11C) before US Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Non-Final
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Consent to Proceed (CV-11C) before US Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Non-Final
#24
Jun 15, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#25
Jun 16, 2026
Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form
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Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form
Jun 16, 2026
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
Parties
Ambartsum Simonian
Party
James Janecka
Party