Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02215
Son Kim Lam v. Fereti Semaia
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Case Information
Filed: April 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Josephine L. Staton
Referred to:
Alka Sagar
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42128668 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Son Kim Lam. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Attorney Exhibit Verification, # 2 Declaration Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F) (Attorney Sravya C Singampalli added to party Son Kim Lam(pty:pet))(Singampalli, Sravya) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Apr 29, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Son Kim Lam. (Singampalli, Sravya) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Apr 29, 2026
The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/29/2026)
#4
Apr 29, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Josephine L. Staton and referred to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, 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: 04/29/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Apr 29, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#6
May 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
May 06, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#8
May 11, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#9
May 20, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Parties
Fereti Semaia
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Son Kim Lam
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