Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01964

#1

Apr 17, 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 Stephanie S. Christensen.(Filing fee $ 5; FEE DUE), filed by petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (ghap) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#2

Apr 17, 2026

MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (ghap) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#3

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 . (ghap) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#4

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 Stephanie S. Christensen, 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: 04/20/2026)

#5

Apr 20, 2026

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

#6

Apr 21, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 2 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: Accordingly, Petitioner's TRO Application is DENIED without prejudice. The Court ORDERS Respondents to personally serve this Order on Petitioner within 24 hours of this Order. Proof of service shall be filed no later than April 23 2026. Proceedings on the merits of Petitioner's underlying Petition will continue before the Magistrate Judge. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#7

Apr 22, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this orders issuance, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (tsn) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#8

Apr 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jasmin Yang counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Adding Jasmin Yang as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Mark Bowen(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res))(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#9

Apr 27, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullinto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Removal Orders, # 2 Exhibit B - Redacted Rap Sheet, # 3 Exhibit C - Request for Travel Documents)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#10

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Raj N. Shah on behalf of Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. Filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (Attorney Raj N. Shah added to party Hoa Tonthat(pty:pet))(Shah, Raj) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#11

Apr 30, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (san) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#12

May 06, 2026

ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting 11 REQUEST for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (tsn) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#13

May 06, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Reply Supporting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#14

May 06, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Hoa Tonthat, # 2 Declaration of Raj N. Shah)(Shah, Raj) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#15

May 06, 2026

Order Granting Application for Leave To File Reply Supporting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting 13 MOTION for Leave to File. GOOD CAUSE HAVING BEEN SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner is granted leave to file a Reply Supporting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (tsn) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#16

May 26, 2026

DECLARATION of Hoa Tonthat re Reply 14 filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#17

Jul 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#18

Jul 17, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Directing Respondents to File Further Supplemental Briefing by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing no later than July 21, 2026, (1) addressing whether Petitioner was provided an informal interview and, if so, providing competent evidence of such, and (2) addressing whether Petitioner received notification of, and /or, a "new review" as indicated in the italicized language above, and, if so, providing competent evidence thereof. Petitioner may file a response to Respondent's supplemental brief no later than July 24, 2026. (tsn) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#19

Jul 21, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to Order,, 18 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Interview for Review of Custody Status)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#20

Jul 22, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL Brief Supporting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#21

Aug 13, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. On its own motion, the Court sets this matter for a Hearing on the Petition on 8/17/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen to be held by videoconference. The clerk is ordered to provide video conference information to the parties. Public access is available in courtroom 790 of the Roybal Federal Building. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#22

Aug 13, 2026

Notice of Intended Removal/Opposition to Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notification of Intended Removal)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#23

Aug 13, 2026

Renewed APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Detention and Removal and Preliminary Injuction filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Hoa Tonthat, # 2 Declaration of Raj Shah, # 3 Proposed Order) (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

#24

Aug 14, 2026

Opposition Opposition re: Renewed APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Detention and Removal and Preliminary Injuction 23 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Passport)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#25

Aug 14, 2026

REPLY Supporting Renewed APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Detention and Removal and Preliminary Injuction 23 filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#26

Aug 17, 2026

DECLARATION of Cane Langill re Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 24 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#27

Aug 17, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing on Petition held before Magistrate Stephanie S. Christensen: Proceedings in remotely. Public access available in Courtroom 790. Case is called. Counsel make their appearances. Court Recorder: CourtSmart 8/17/2026. Counsel for Petitioner(s) Raj N. Shah, Esq. Counsel for Respondent(s): Jasmin Yang, Esq. Courtroom Deputy: Teagan Snyder. Time in Court: 40 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tsn) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#28

Aug 17, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat. In Support regarding Renewed APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Detention and Removal and Preliminary Injuction 23 . (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#29

Aug 17, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL Brief Supporting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Hoa Tonthat (Shah, Raj) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#30

Aug 17, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to Renewed APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Detention and Removal and Preliminary Injuction 23 Supplement to Opposition filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

Aug 17, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form

#31

Aug 21, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S RENEWED APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 23 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani Denying 23 APPLICATION for TRO: For the foregoing reasons, the Renewed Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 23 is DENIED. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 08/21/2026)