Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02028

#1

Apr 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Dale S. Fischer and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID.), filed by Petitioner Imran Mughal. (et) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#2

Apr 20, 2026

PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Imran Mughal. (et) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#3

Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dale S. Fischer and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early, 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. (et) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#4

Apr 22, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#5

Apr 22, 2026

ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Dale S. Fischer. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Dale S. Fischer to Judge Fred W. Slaughter for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:26-cv-02028-FWS-JDE. (lh) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#6

Apr 24, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#7

Apr 29, 2026

TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge John D. Early: Per the Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule issued on April 22, 2026 (Dkt. 4, "Notice"), Respondents were ordered to file a Notice of Appearance ("NOA") within 3 calendar days from the date of the Notice. Respondents did not file a timely NOA. Respondents are ORDERED to file a NOA forthwith. Respondents are reminded that per the Notice, Respondents are ORDERED to file their Answer to the Petition within 7 days from the date of the Notice, that is, by April 29, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#8

Apr 29, 2026

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

#9

Apr 29, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

Apr 29, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#10

Apr 30, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#11

May 05, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge John D. Early. Re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED that the District Judge issue an Order: (1) approving and accepting this Report and Recommendation; (2) granting the Petition in part, ordering Respondents to: a. hold an individualized bond hearing for Petitioner before an immigration judge that complies with governing law and due process within seven days of the date of the Order Accepting this Report and Recommendation, with instructions that the immigration judge provide a reasoned decision if bond is denied; or b. release Petitioner from custody if Petitioner is not timely provided with the aforementioned bond hearing; and (3) denying other relief sought by the Petition without prejudice. Objections to R&R due by 5/12/2026. (aro) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#12

May 22, 2026

R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations

#13

May 22, 2026

Judgment