Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02160
Emmanuel Ozomene Johnson v. Kristi Noem
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Pedro V. Castillo
Referred to:
Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: May 21, 2026
Last Activity:
May 22, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Emmanuel Ozomene Johnson. (mza) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Apr 27, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Emmanuel Ozomene Johnson. (mza) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#3
Apr 28, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John W. Holcomb and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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: 04/28/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Apr 28, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Apr 28, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
May 05, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#7
May 05, 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 05, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#9
May 06, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#10
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#11
May 18, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#12
May 18, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#13
May 18, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#14
May 20, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER APPROVING CONSENT by Judge John W. Holcomb: The Court hereby APPROVES the parties' consent pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) to transfer this action for all purposes to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/20/2026)
#15
May 20, 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 Pedro V. Castillo 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: 05/20/2026)
May 20, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
May 20, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#16
May 21, 2026
Order
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Order
#17
May 21, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#18
May 22, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Emmanuel Ozomene Johnson
Party
Kristi Noem
Party