Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01552

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Mar 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Duoc Van Nguyen. Case assigned to Judge Christina A. Snyder and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (jtil) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Duoc Van Nguyen. (jtil) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Duoc Van Nguyen. (jtil) Modified on 4/1/2026 (lc). (CONSTRUED AS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUCTION PER 3/31/2026 MINUTE ORDER) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 31, 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. (jtil) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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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 Christina A. Snyder and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman, 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: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 31, 2026

ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Christina A. Snyder. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Christina A. Snyder to Judge Percy Anderson for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:26-cv-01552-PA-MBK. (aco) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Percy Anderson: COURT ORDER.Petitioner Duoc Van Nguyen, who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on March 30, 2026. Along with his Petition, Petitioner filed a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO Motion"). (Docket No. 5 .) Considering Petitioner's pro se status, and in light of Petitioners failure to satisfy the requirements for ex parte relief, the Court will construe Petitioners filing as a noticed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction ("Motion"). The Court hereby sets the following briefing schedule: Respondents Opposition to the Motion, if any, shall be filed by no later than April 20, 2026. Petitioner's Reply, if any, shall be filed by no later than April 27, 2026. After that date, the Motion will be deemed under submission. The Court will notify the parties of the Court's resolution of the Motion or the date and time of a hearing should the Court conclude that ahearing will aid in its disposition of the Motion. The clerk is ordered to provide a copy of this order to government counsel. Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Docket No. 2) is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge Considering Petitioners pro se status, and in light of Petitioners failure to satisfy the requirements for ex parte relief, the Court will construe Petitioner's filing as a noticed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction ("Motion"). The Court hereby sets the following briefing schedule: Respondents' Opposition to the Motion, if any, shall be filed by no later than April 20, 2026.Petitioners Reply, if any, shall be filed by no later than April 27, 2026. After that date, the Motion will be deemed under submission. The Court will notify the parties of the Court's resolution of the Motion or the date and time of a hearing should the Court conclude that a hearing will aid in its disposition of the Motion. The clerk is ordered to provide a copy of thisorder to government counsel. Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Docket No. 2) is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge for consideration. (lc) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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Apr 01, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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Apr 02, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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Apr 02, 2026

Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office

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Apr 13, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)

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Apr 15, 2026

Statement

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Apr 16, 2026

Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: Petitioner has filed a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge in this matter. Dkt. 12 . The United States Attorney's Office has issued a general consent to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction in immigration-related habeas cases as of March 26, 2026, subject to its reserved right to withdraw consent. See General Order 26-05, In the Matter of Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Exhibit A. Consistent with General Order 26-05, Respondents may file a notice of withdrawal of consent within three dayson or before April 18, 2026. If no such withdrawal is filed, the case will proceed before the assigned Magistrate Judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)

Apr 16, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

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Apr 20, 2026

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

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Apr 20, 2026

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

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Apr 21, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Duoc Van Nguyen. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1, Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111),, 3 . Receipt number 43218. (fa) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

Apr 21, 2026

Financial Entry

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Apr 22, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

Apr 27, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Apr 29, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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May 06, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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May 11, 2026

Reply

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May 22, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

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May 22, 2026

Judgment