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Filed: May 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Fred W. Slaughter
Referred to:
Autumn D. Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Chinh Dao. Case assigned to Judge Fred W. Slaughter and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (jtil) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 06, 2026
APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Chinh Dao. (jtil) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#3
May 13, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Fred W. Slaughter and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, 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: 05/13/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
May 13, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
May 13, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
May 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER AND REQUIRING AMENDED PETITION by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California ("FPD") has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court appoints the FPD as counsel for Petitioner. The FPD shall file a notice of appearance in this case by no later than May 21, 2026. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. Further, Petitioner is ordered to file an amended Petition, stating all facts supporting habeas relief and naming a proper Respondent, by no later than May 28, 2026. (kh) Modified on 5/14/2026 (kh). (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#7
May 14, 2026
ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (kh) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#8
May 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ellaine Goss counsel for Respondent Unknown. Adding Ellaine Goss as counsel of record for Respondent for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent Unknown. (Attorney Ellaine Goss added to party Unknown(pty:res))(Goss, Ellaine) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
May 15, 2026
Notice of Intended Removal filed by Respondent Unknown. (Goss, Ellaine) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#10
May 15, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#11
May 18, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#12
May 20, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#13
May 21, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Parties
Chinh Dao
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Unknown
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