Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02679

Benji Macaulay v. Fereti Semaia

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Filed: May 18, 2026
Assigned to: John D. Early
Referred to: John D. Early
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: June 16, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Benji Macaulay. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
May 18, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Benji Macaulay. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
May 18, 2026
MOTION to Render Consent for Final Judgment filed by Petitioner Benji Macaulay. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
May 19, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge John D. Early, 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. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
May 19, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
May 19, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
May 22, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
May 22, 2026
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. (aro) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/22/2026)
#9
May 22, 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 John D. Early for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aco) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/22/2026)
May 22, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
May 22, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
#10
May 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
May 26, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#12
May 27, 2026
FOR COURT USE ONLY: STATISTICAL CORRECTION granting 3 MOTION to Render Consent for Final Judgment re: 9 Order of reassignment. (aro) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
May 27, 2026
For Order
#13
Jun 05, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER
#14
Jun 05, 2026
For Order
Main Document: For Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#15
Jun 16, 2026
For Order
Main Document: For Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#16
Jun 16, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Habeas RECAP PACER

Parties

Benji Macaulay
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Fereti Semaia
Party
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