Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02373
Binh Quoc Ma v. Joshua Johnson
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Case Information
Filed: May 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Terry J. Hatter Jr.
Referred to:
Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Binh Quoc Ma. (car) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 04, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Binh Quoc Ma. (car) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#3
May 04, 2026
CONSENT to Proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge Declined, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636c filed by Petitioner Binh Quoc Ma. The Petitioner does not consent. (car) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate - DECLINED by Party
#4
May 05, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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. (car) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
May 05, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
May 05, 2026
Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
May 06, 2026
STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
#8
May 06, 2026
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (san) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#9
May 06, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to Consider Appointment of Counsel. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven (7) days of the issuance of this Order, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of Criminal Justice Act ("CJA") counsel. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. (jdo) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#10
May 07, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Estalyn Smyke Marquis on behalf of Petitioner Binh Quoc Ma. Filed by Petitioner Binh Quoc Ma. (Attorney Estalyn Smyke Marquis added to party Binh Quoc Ma(pty:pet))(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#11
May 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#12
May 12, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#13
May 13, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#14
May 13, 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)
#15
May 13, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#16
May 13, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#17
May 13, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#18
May 14, 2026
R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
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R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#19
May 14, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Binh Quoc Ma
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Joshua Johnson
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