Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01442
Islam Dudaev v. Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: March 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenly Kiya Kato
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:
May 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 25, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Mar 25, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Islam Dudaev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Mar 25, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate release from ICE custody filed by Petitioner Islam Dudaev. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Proposed TRO, # 4 Proposed Order to show cause why...) (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Mar 26, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dale S. Fischer 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Mar 26, 2026
ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Dale S. Fischer. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Dale S. Fischer to Judge Kenly Kiya Kato for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:26-cv-01442-KK-DFM. (lh) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
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Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)
#6
Mar 27, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
Mar 30, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Mar 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Mar 30, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#10
Apr 01, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Apr 02, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#12
Apr 02, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#13
Apr 23, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#14
May 19, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
#15
May 19, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Parties
Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.
Party
Islam Dudaev
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