Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01719

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Apr 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F Eick.(Filing fee $ 5: FEE DUE), filed by petitioner Bao Moc Lau. (ghap) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 06, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Order to Show Cause filed by petitioner Bao Moc Lau. (ghap) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 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: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick, 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: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 09, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb: The Court has received and reviewed Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (the "Application") [ECF No. 2]. The Court hereby ORDERS as follows: (1) Respondents are DIRECTED to file their respective written responses to the Motion no later than April 14, 2026; (2) Petitioner is GRANTED leave to file an optional reply no later than 9:00 a.m. on April 16, 2026; (3) a hearing is SET on the Motion for April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.; (4) counsel for parties are DIRECTED to appear in person in Courtroom 9D, on the 9th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 411 W. Fourth Street Santa Ana, California, at that date and time; and (5) Respondents are DIRECTED to refrain from removing Petitioner from the Central District of California until the Court rules on Petitioner's Application. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Apr 14, 2026

Response

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Apr 14, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb: In view of Respondents' Response [ECF No. 7] filed on April 14, 2026, the hearing on the Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (the "Motion") [ECF No. 2] scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, is VACATED. The Court will issue a separate order regarding the Motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

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Apr 15, 2026

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

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Apr 20, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)

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Apr 22, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Bao Moc Lau. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . Receipt number 43267. (fa) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Financial Entry

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Apr 23, 2026

Preliminary Injunction AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order

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May 04, 2026

Notice of Report and Recommendation

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May 04, 2026

Report and Recommendation (Issued)

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May 04, 2026

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