Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01540

Emer Rivas Quijada v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: March 30, 2026
Assigned to: Andre Birotte Jr.
Referred to: Daniel S. Roberts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: May 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41867738 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Emer Rivas Quijada. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration Attorney dec, # 3 Exhibit Psych eval 1, # 4 Exhibit Psych eval 2, # 5 Exhibit IJ order, bond, # 6 Exhibit IJ order, withholding, # 7 Exhibit Emails, # 8 Exhibit QR dec) (Attorney Alexa Jordyn Askari added to party Emer Rivas Quijada(pty:pet))(Askari, Alexa) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Mar 31, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts, 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: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Mar 31, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Attachment #1-Civil Cover Sheet. The Civil Cover Sheet is blank and lacks the required signature. The document should be filed separately using its true event. (mza) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#4
Mar 31, 2026
First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unlawful custody, release filed by Petitioner Emer Rivas Quijada. Ex Parte Application set for hearing on 4/3/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit Attorney dec re: notice) (Askari, Alexa) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Mar 31, 2026
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unlawful custody, release 4, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 1 filed by Petitioner Emer Rivas Quijada. (Attachments: # 1 Respondent addresses)(Askari, Alexa) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Request
#6
Mar 31, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Emer Rivas Quijada. (Askari, Alexa) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: CIVIL
#7
Mar 31, 2026
Summons Issued
Main Document: Summons Issued
#8
Mar 31, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: On Monday, March 30, 2026, Petitioner Emer Rivas Quijada (Petitioner) filed a Petition for Habeas Corpus (Petition, Dkt. No. 1 ) challenging his re-detention by ICE. At 10:11 a.m. on March 31, Petitioner also filed an Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO Application, Dkt. No. 4 ) seeking his release, among other relief. Counsel's declaration states that she contacted Respondents on March 30, 2026 notifying them of the TRO Application. This Courts standing orders provide that responses to ex parte and TRO applications must be filed within 48 hours after service. The Court ORDERS that Respondents must respond to the TRO Application by Thursday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Mar 31, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#9
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Apr 02, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#11
Apr 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#12
Apr 10, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#13
Apr 21, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#14
Apr 23, 2026
Leave to File Document AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Leave to File Document AND Temporary Restraining Order
#15
May 05, 2026
Amend/Correct AND Leave to File Document
Main Document: Amend/Correct AND Leave to File Document
#16
May 06, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#17
May 06, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND Preliminary Injunction
#18
May 06, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: On May 5, 2026, Petitioner Emer Rivas Quijada (Petitioner) filed a Motion for Leave to File Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Dkt. No. 15 ), noticing the Motion for hearing on May 8, 2026 before Judge Andr Birotte Jr. The Motion is improperly noticed before this Court because the underlying habeas petition is assigned to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts and remains pending before that Court. Accordingly, Petitioners Motion should be heard by Magistrate Judge Roberts. The Motion is also noticed on an expedited basis, having been filed only three days before the requested hearing date, and does not comply with the Local Rules governing noticed motion practice. To the extent Petitioner seeks expedited relief outside the ordinary briefing schedule, such relief must be sought through a properly supported ex parte application. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (evc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/06/2026)
#19
May 06, 2026
Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
Main Document: Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
May 06, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#20
May 15, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#21
May 19, 2026
Amend/Correct AND Leave to File Document
Main Document: Amend/Correct AND Leave to File Document
#22
May 20, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Petition
#23
May 29, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#24
May 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#25
May 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#26
May 31, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint