Central District of California • 2:26-cv-04399
Vladimir Gonchar v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: April 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Patricia A. Donahue
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42095446 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Vladimir Gonchar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NTA and IJ bind denial) (Attorney Gary Minevich added to party Vladimir Gonchar (pty:pet))(Minevich, Gary) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Apr 24, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Vladimir Gonchar. (Minevich, Gary) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Apr 24, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/24/2026)
#4
Apr 24, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (mza) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Apr 24, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
Apr 29, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#7
May 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
May 01, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#9
May 02, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#10
May 08, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#11
May 09, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#12
May 12, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Parties
Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
Party
Vladimir Gonchar
Party