Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02517

Xu Tao v. Warden

Active

Case Information

Filed: May 12, 2026
Assigned to: Sunshine Suzanne Sykes
Referred to: David T Bristow
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Active
Last Activity: May 19, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
May 12, 2026
(VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATION AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, EMERGENCY RELEASE, AND TEMPORARY PRESERVATION RELIEF) PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow.(Filing fee $ 5:PAID), filed by petitioner Xu Tao. (Attachments: # 1 CV-71) (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 12, 2026
PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order, Immediate Release, Temporary Stay of Removal, Order Prohibiting Transfer, and Expedited Consideration, filed by petitioner Xu Tao. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
May 12, 2026
DECLARATION of Xu Tao in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Request for Immediate, Temporary Stay of Removal and Expedited Consideration, re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Petitioner Xu Tao. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#4
May 12, 2026
DECLARATION of Qiuli Chen in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Request for Immediate, Temporary Stay of Removal and Expedited Consideration, re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Petitioner Xu Tao. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#5
May 12, 2026
DECLARATION of Qiuli Chen in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Request for Immediate, Temporary Stay of Removal and Expedited Consideration, re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 filed by Petitioner Xu Tao. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#6
May 12, 2026
EXHIBIT Index in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Request for Immediate, Temporary Stay of Removal and Expedited Consideration,filed by Petitioner Xu Tao. as to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 2 . (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
#7
May 12, 2026
CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Petitioner Xu Tao. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
#8
May 12, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, 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: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#9
May 12, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#10
May 12, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (ghap) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#11
May 12, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: ORDER RETAINING JURISDICTION AND REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER BY MAY 13, 2026 (DKT. NO. 2 ). An Opposition to the Application must be filed by May 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. If Petitioner elects to file a Reply, it must be filed by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Upon review, the Court will determine whether it will be appropriate to schedule a hearing. ( Responses due by 5/13/2026, Replies due by 5/15/2026.) SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#12
May 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#13
May 14, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
Main Document: Miscellaneous Document
#14
May 15, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#15
May 18, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
Main Document: Miscellaneous Document
#16
May 19, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#17
May 19, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#18
May 19, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration

Parties

Warden
Party
Xu Tao
Party