Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01919

#1

Apr 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Xia Pia. (mza) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#2

Apr 20, 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 (mza) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#3

Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, 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. (mza) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#4

Apr 20, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#5

Apr 22, 2026

Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Apr 23, 2026

Financial Entry

#7

Apr 27, 2026

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

#8

Apr 27, 2026

Response

#9

Apr 28, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#10

May 04, 2026

Mail Returned

#11

May 08, 2026

Mail Returned

#12

Jun 02, 2026

Appearance

#13

Jun 08, 2026

Leave to File Document

#14

Jun 25, 2026

Leave to File Document

#15

Jul 01, 2026

Response

#16

Jul 02, 2026

Response

#17

Jul 08, 2026

Reply

#18

Aug 19, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#19

Aug 26, 2026

Response

#20

Aug 26, 2026

Reply

#21

Sep 25, 2026

Report and Recommendation (Issued)

#22

Sep 25, 2026

Notice of Report and Recommendation

#23

Oct 05, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani for Report and Recommendation (Issued) 21 . IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: (1) Judgment be entered granting the Second Amended Petition; (2) respondents shall immediately release petitioner Pia Xia (A # 246-464-870) from immigration custody; (3) respondents shall return any confiscated property and documents to petitioner upon his release. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv)

#24

Oct 05, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. IT IS HEREBY ADJUDGED that the Second Amended Petition is granted. Related to: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations, 23 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)

#25

Oct 08, 2026

Status Report