Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02042
Meshake Kongwa v. David A. Marin
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Case Information
Filed: April 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Cynthia Valenzuela
Referred to:
Michael B. Kaufman
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Meshake Kongwa. (mza) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 20, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order, Application for Preliminary Injunction, and Order to Show Cause filed by Petitioner Meshake Kongwa. (mza) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 20, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Meshake Kongwa. (mza) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#4
Apr 22, 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: 04/22/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
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 Cynthia Valenzuela 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. (mza) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Apr 22, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Apr 23, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Apr 23, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#9
Apr 29, 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 29, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#11
Apr 30, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#12
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#13
May 04, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#14
May 06, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#15
May 11, 2026
Notice of Lodging
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Notice of Lodging
Parties
David A. Marin
Party
Meshake Kongwa
Party