Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02502

Wanis George Wahba v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr

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Case Information

Filed: May 11, 2026
Assigned to: Margo A. Rocconi
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42238640 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Wanis George Wahba. (Attorney Gihan L. Thomas added to party Wanis George Wahba(pty:pet))(Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
May 11, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Wanis George Wahba. (Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
May 11, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented 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: 05/11/2026)
#4
May 11, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (jtil) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
May 11, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
May 11, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
May 15, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#7
May 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
May 18, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#9
May 18, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Ernesto Santacruz Jr
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Wanis George Wahba
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