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

Benji Macaulay v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: May 18, 2026
Assigned to: Anne Hwang
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: May 22, 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)
#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)
#3
May 18, 2026
MOTION to Render Consent for Final Judgment filed by Petitioner Benji Macaulay. (mza) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Order
#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
#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
#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
#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)
May 22, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
May 22, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Parties

Benji Macaulay
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Fereti Semaia
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