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 U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form

#9

Apr 14, 2026

Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form

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 (G-123)

Apr 17, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#12

Apr 20, 2026

Answer to Complaint

#13

Apr 22, 2026

Appoint Guardian ad Litem AND Appoint Guardian ad Litem

#14

Apr 22, 2026

Leave to File Document Under Seal

#15

Apr 24, 2026

Traverse

#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

#18

Apr 29, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form

#19

May 04, 2026

Status Report

#20

May 04, 2026

Dismiss Case