Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02234

Amirhossein Lotfizadeh v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: April 29, 2026
Assigned to: John D. Early
Referred to: John D. Early
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: May 19, 2026
Last Activity: May 19, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Apr 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42138257 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Amirhossein Lotfizadeh. (Attorney Ashkan Yekrangi added to party Amirhossein Lotfizadeh(pty:pet))(Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Apr 29, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Amirhossein Lotfizadeh. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Apr 29, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Removal and Release filed by Petitioner Amirhossein Lotfizadeh. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law and Evidence including exhibits, # 2 Proposed Order) (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
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. (ghap) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#5
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Jesus G. Bernal 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. (ghap) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Apr 30, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
May 05, 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 30, 2026 (Dkt. 6, "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 May 7, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/05/2026)
May 05, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#8
May 07, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
Main Document: Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#9
May 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
May 07, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#11
May 09, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#12
May 19, 2026
The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mga) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/19/2026)
#13
May 19, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and theDistrict Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned toMagistrate Judge John D. Early for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ap) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/19/2026)
#14
May 19, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#15
May 19, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
May 19, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
May 19, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent