Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01491

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Mar 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Almaz Kudabek Uulu. Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (jtil) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#2

Mar 27, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Almaz Kudabek Uulu. (jtil) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

MOTION to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Almaz Kudabek Uulu. (jtil) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, 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: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR A TRO AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: On 3/27/2026, Petitioner Almaz Kudabek Uulu, an immigration detainee who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. section 2241 ("Petition") 1 . On the same day, he filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ("Motion") 2 and a request to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP Application") 3 . First, the Motion is procedurally improper and thus it is DENIED withoutprejudice. Second, the Court observes that Petitioner is proceeding pro se because he may not be able to afford an attorney and may benefit from the assistance of the office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD"). The FPD has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter and whether Petitioner will agree to this appointment. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. See document for further details. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

#6

Apr 01, 2026

Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)

#7

Apr 01, 2026

Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition

#8

Apr 03, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Apr 07, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#10

Apr 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Apr 08, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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Apr 28, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#13

May 11, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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May 12, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held