Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02281

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Apr 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42151981 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner Bao Hoang Tang. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit) (Attorney Sabrina Damast added to party Bao Hoang Tang(pty:pet))(Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

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Apr 30, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Bao Hoang Tang. (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

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May 01, 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. (jtil) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 01, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Christina A. Snyder 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. (jtil) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 01, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 01, 2026

Consent to Magistrate filed by Petitioner Bao Hoang Tang re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

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May 04, 2026

Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: Petitioner has filed a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge in this matter. Dkt. 6. The United States Attorneys Office has issued a general consent to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction in immigration-related habeas cases as of March 26, 2026, subject to its reserved right to withdraw consent. See General Order 26-05, In the Matter of Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Consistent with General Order 26-05, Respondents may file a notice of withdrawal of consent within three days on or before May 6, 2026. If no such withdrawal is filed, the case will proceed before the assigned Magistrate Judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

May 07, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

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May 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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May 08, 2026

Answer to Complaint

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May 08, 2026

Traverse

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May 08, 2026

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: 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. (cj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 08, 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 Michael B. Kaufman 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: 05/08/2026)

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May 08, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

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May 08, 2026

Judgment

May 08, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

May 08, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

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May 15, 2026

Status Report