Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01820

#1

Apr 13, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: You have attempted to open this case electronically but have failed to upload successfully the required PDF version of any initiating document, such as a complaint or notice of removal. You must file an initiating document within two business days of this notice or the docket for this case number will be closed. A case-initiating document was submitted without payment of the full filing fee. Within two business days of this notice, counsel must pay the filing fee or file a request to proceed in forma pauperis;otherwise, the docket for this case number will be closed and no further filings will be permitted under this case number. The filing fee may be paid online by docketing the event Pay Filing Fee. (ghap) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#2

Apr 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41989385 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioners J.V.C.D and A.M.C.D., minor children by A.S.C.D, Sister and Next Friend A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Next Friend A.S.C.D., # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Redacted Young Center Best Interest Determination) (Attorney Emily Gerber Sugarman added to party A.M.C.D(pty:pet), Attorney Emily Gerber Sugarman added to party J.V.C.D.(pty:pet))(Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#3

Apr 13, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioners A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#4

Apr 13, 2026

First APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 1, Young Center Best Interest Determination under seal filed by Petitioners A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION OF EMILY GERBER SUGARMAN IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS' APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL AND PROCEED BY PSEUDONYM)(Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#5

Apr 13, 2026

APPLICATION for Appointment of A.S.C.D. as Guardian ad Litem for J.V.C.D. filed by Petitioner J.V.C.D, a minor child, by A.S.C.D., Sister and Next Friend A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#6

Apr 13, 2026

First APPLICATION for Appointment of A.S.C.D. as Guardian ad Litem for A.M.C.D. filed by Petitioner A.M.C.D, a minor child, by A.S.C.D., Sister and Next Friend A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#7

Apr 13, 2026

The Petitioner has voluntarily consented to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#8

Apr 14, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (mza) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#9

Apr 14, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#10

Apr 17, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#11

Apr 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John Robert Renner counsel for Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar. Adding J. Robert Renner as counsel of record for Respondents Ana Babudar, et al. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Ana Babudar, et al.. (Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Alex J. Adams(pty:res), Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Ana Babudar(pty:res), Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Niky Hymel(pty:res), Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Robert F. Kennedy(pty:res), Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney John Robert Renner added to party Angie Salazar(pty:res))(Renner, John) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#12

Apr 20, 2026

ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 2 filed by Respondents Alex J. Adams, Ana Babudar, Niky Hymel, Robert F. Kennedy, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Toby Biswas)(Renner, John) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#13

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER'S PETITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR PETITIONERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: granting 5 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing A.S.C.D as Guardian ad Litem for A.M.C.D; granting 6 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing A.S.C.D as Guardian ad Litem for A.M.C.D. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#14

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONERS' APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED BY PSEUDONYM AND FILE UNDER SEAL by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: granting 4 APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 1, Young Center Best Interest Determination under seal. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#15

Apr 24, 2026

TRAVERSE IN SUPPORT OF VERIFIED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioners J.V.C.D and A.M.C.D., minor children by A.S.C.D, Sister and Next Friend A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#16

Apr 24, 2026

(Text Only Entry) A hearing on the Petition was held before Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym on April 24, 2026. The case was called and counsel made their appearances. The court heard argument from counsel. The hearing is continued to Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Attorney for Petitioner: Emily Gerber Sugarman and Marion Hilda Donovan-Kaloust. Attorney for Respondent: John Robert Renner. Courtroom Deputy: Kimberly Carter. Time: 00.11. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kca) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#17

Apr 28, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Petitioners A.M.C.D, J.V.C.D.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Updated Child Advocate Best Interest Determination)(Donovan-Kaloust, Marion) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#18

Apr 29, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing on Petition held before Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order for Release of Petitioners and Status Report. Respondents shall immediately release minor petitioners J.V.C.D. and A.M.C.D. into the custody of A.S.C.D. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). Court Recorder: CS-RS-4. (kca) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#19

May 04, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Petitioners A.M.C.D, A.S.C.D., J.V.C.D.. (Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#20

May 04, 2026

STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Attorney for Petitioners A.M.C.D, A.S.C.D., J.V.C.D..(Sugarman, Emily) (Entered: 05/04/2026)