Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01394

Phuong Quoc Phung v. J. Johnson

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Case Information

Filed: March 23, 2026
Assigned to: Monica Ramirez Almadani
Referred to: David T Bristow
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: May 15, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 23, 2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow.(Filing fee $ 5: FEE DUE), filed by petitioner Phuong Quoc Phung. (ghap) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Mar 23, 2026
MOTION for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by petitioner Phuong Quoc Phung. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (ghap) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 23, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by petitioner Phuong Quoc Phung. (ghap) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#4
Mar 24, 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. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 . (ghap) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Mar 24, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Mar 25, 2026
IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 and Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 2 . Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the TRO by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Upon receipt of the opposition brief, or if no opposition brief is filed, Court shall take the matter under submission or order a hearing or reply brief if necessary. Respondents shall not transfer or remove Petitioner pending the Court's decision on the TRO Application. Respondents shall personally serve Petitioner with their opposition and all Court orders issued in this matter. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 03/25/2026)
#7
Mar 25, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
Mar 25, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#8
Apr 01, 2026
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Apr 02, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#10
Apr 03, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#11
Apr 03, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court was made aware today that the government was not served in this case. The Court therefore STAYS its order releasing petitioner until the government has an opportunity to respond. Government shall file an opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order no later than April 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. If the government does not oppose the TRO Application, it shall file a notice by the deadline, and the stay of the Court's order shall be lifted. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Apr 03, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#12
Apr 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#13
Apr 05, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#14
Apr 06, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Phuong Quoc Phung. Re: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111), 4 . Receipt number 42662. (ee) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
#15
Apr 06, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court is in receipt of the Respondents' Opposition 13 to Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 2 . Petitioner may file a Reply by April 8, 2026, at 5:00pm. The Court shall take the matter under submission or order a hearing upon receipt of the reply brief or, if no reply is filed, once the reply deadline has expired. The Court's Order staying the release of Petitioner shall remain in place until the Court makes a new ruling on Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 04/06/2026)
Apr 06, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
Apr 06, 2026
Financial Entry
#16
Apr 08, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#17
Apr 09, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
Main Document: Supplement (Motion related)
#18
Apr 10, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#19
Apr 15, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#20
Apr 27, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#21
Apr 28, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#22
Apr 30, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#23
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Notice of Report and Recommendation
#24
May 01, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#25
May 01, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Notice of Report and Recommendation
#26
May 06, 2026
Objection to Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Objection to Report and Recommendation
#27
May 15, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
Main Document: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#28
May 15, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

J. Johnson
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Phuong Quoc Phung
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