Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01995

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Apr 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Dolly M. Gee and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman.(Filing fee $ 5 PAID), filed by Petitioner Clayton Gerald Herman. (car) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dolly M. Gee and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman, 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: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form

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Apr 22, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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Apr 28, 2026

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

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Apr 28, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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Apr 28, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

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May 04, 2026

Notice (Other)

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May 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael T Albers counsel for Petitioner Clayton Gerald Herman. Adding MICHAEL ALBERS as counsel of record for CLAYTON GERALD HERMAN for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by PETITIONER CLAYTON GERALD HERMAN. (Attorney Michael T Albers added to party Clayton Gerald Herman(pty:pet))(Albers, Michael) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 05, 2026

ORDER Appointing Counsel by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 06, 2026

Withdraw as Attorney

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May 07, 2026

Withdraw as Attorney

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May 11, 2026

Order

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May 14, 2026

Notice RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL filed by Petitioner Clayton Gerald Herman. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Aminoff, Jonathan) Modified on 5/15/2026 (jm). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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May 15, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: granting 14 Notice RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. The Court appoints CJA attorney Craig Durham as counsel for Petitioner. Craig Durham shall file a notice of appearance in this case by no later than May 15, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Craig H. Durham counsel for Petitioner Clayton Gerald Herman. Adding Craig H. Durham as counsel of record for Clayton Gerald Herman for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Petitioner Clayton Gerald Herman. (Attorney Craig H. Durham added to party Clayton Gerald Herman(pty:pet))(Durham, Craig) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 26, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Clayton Gerald Herman to Return to Habeas Petition (2241) 6 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Petitioner)(Durham, Craig) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ONLY - by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: In this habeas action, Respondents argue that Petitioner's claims should be denied because, inter alia, he was afforded a Rodriguez bond hearing on April 16, 2026. Dkt. 6 at 4. Respondents attach a one-line order reflecting that the Immigration Judge denied Petitioner's release on flight risk grounds. Dkt. 6-3. Because the basis of the Immigration Judge's decision is unclear, Respondents are ORDERED to file a transcript of Petitioner's bond hearing on or before June 1, 2026. If no transcript is available, Respondents may lodge a copy of the digital audio recording by email to MBK_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The parties are ORDERED to appear for a Zoom hearing on June 3, 2026, at 10 AM. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed for Digital Audio Recording of Bond Hearing re Text Only Scheduling Notice,,, 18 (Goss, Ellaine) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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May 27, 2026

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

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Jun 01, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Nathan Paul Dehnert counsel for Respondents DHS, ICE. Ellaine Goss is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Dehnert, Nathan) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 03, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) - optional html form, 2 (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Magistrate Judge)(Durham, Craig) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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Jun 04, 2026

Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (AUSA filers only)

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Jun 05, 2026

The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned to the Honorable Michael B. Kaufman. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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Jun 05, 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 Michael B. Kaufman 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: 06/05/2026)

Jun 05, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Jun 05, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

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Jun 12, 2026

Release Order re Immigration 2241

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Jun 15, 2026

Judgment

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Jun 15, 2026

Status Report