Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01139
Francisco Javier Amador v. DHS
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Case Information
Filed: March 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes
Referred to:
Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Francisco Javier Amador. (mza) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Mar 11, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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: 03/11/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Mar 12, 2026
ORDER ENJOINING RESPONDENTS FROM TRANSFERRING PETITIONER AND REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. 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 Attorney's Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven (7) days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (jdo) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#4
Mar 16, 2026
Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Francisco Javier Amador. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#5
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
#6
May 05, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#7
May 19, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
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Amended Complaint/Petition
#8
May 19, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#9
May 19, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#10
May 22, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#11
May 26, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#12
Jun 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#13
Jun 02, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#14
Jun 20, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#15
Jun 22, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#16
Jun 26, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#17
Jun 29, 2026
Extension of Time to File
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Extension of Time to File
Parties
DHS
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Francisco Javier Amador
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