Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01922
Baheej Alshammas v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Douglas F. McCormick
Referred to:
Douglas F. McCormick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 30, 2026
Last Activity:
April 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42030100 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Baheej Alshammas. (Attorney Gihan L. Thomas added to party Baheej Alshammas(pty:pet))(Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Apr 17, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Baheej Alshammas. (Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Apr 17, 2026
The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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. (car) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#4
Apr 17, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick, 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. (car) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Apr 17, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Apr 17, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Baheej Alshammas. (Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
Apr 17, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Apr 21, 2026
The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mal) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/21/2026)
#8
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 Douglas F. McCormick 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
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
Apr 21, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#9
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Apr 24, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#11
Apr 25, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#13
Apr 29, 2026
Statement
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Statement
#14
Apr 30, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Parties
Baheej Alshammas
Party
Ernesto Santacruz Jr
Party