Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03082

Victor Christian Angel Andres v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: June 04, 2026
Assigned to: Alka Sagar
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: August 18, 2026
Last Activity: August 21, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jun 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42458870 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner VICTOR CHRISTIAN ANG ANDRES. (Attorney Jacqueline Sale added to party VICTOR CHRISTIAN ANG ANDRES(pty:pet))(Sale, Jacqueline) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jun 04, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner VICTOR CHRISTIAN ANG ANDRES. (Sale, Jacqueline) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jun 04, 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. (car) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2026)
#4
Jun 04, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (car) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
Jun 04, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Jun 04, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#6
Jun 08, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#7
Jun 09, 2026
Notice of INTENDED REMOVAL filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia. (Green, Paul) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#8
Jun 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Cory Lynn Webster counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia. Adding Cory L. Webster as counsel of record for Fereti Semaia, David Marin, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Fereti Semaia, David Marin, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanch. (Attorney Cory Lynn Webster added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Cory Lynn Webster added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Cory Lynn Webster added to party David Marin(pty:res), Attorney Cory Lynn Webster added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Cory Lynn Webster added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res))(Webster, Cory) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Jun 11, 2026
ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: IJ Decision and Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit B: Notice of Revocation of Release, # 3 Exhibit C: Informal Interview, # 4 Exhibit D: Notice of Removal to Third Country, # 5 Exhibit E: Notice of Removal to Mexico, # 6 Exhibit F: Notice of Removal on June 13, 2026)(Webster, Cory) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#10
Jun 11, 2026
Notice filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia. NOTICE OF INTENDED REMOVAL OF PETITIONER (Webster, Cory) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#11
Jun 17, 2026
***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ECF NOS. 13 & 21 *** AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Fereti Semaia, Markwayne Mullin, amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, filed by Petitioner Victor Christian Angel Andres (hr) Modified on 8/18/2026 (afe). (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#12
Jun 17, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Victor Christian Angel Andres. (hr) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#13
Jun 18, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel 12, Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 11 . The following error(s) was/were found: Filings must be electronically filed by counsel. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (hr) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#14
Jul 07, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATE by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: Respondents are ORDERED to file a notice, by no later than July 14, 2026, informing the Court of Petitioners current address/location and status, to the extent Respondents can provide such information. (See order for complete details) (afe) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#15
Jul 10, 2026
Notice of Petitioner's Current Location and Status filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Deportation Officer Lorenzo Garcia Regarding Victor Cristian Angel Andres, # 2 Printout from the ICE Online Detainee locator)(Webster, Cory) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#16
Aug 06, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Victor Christian Angel Andres (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sale, Jacqueline) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#17
Aug 10, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATE by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response or statement of no opposition to the motion no later than August 17, 2026. (See order for complete details) (afe) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#18
Aug 17, 2026
STATEMENT OF NO OPPOSITION TO MOTION filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia re: Reply 16, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, 17 . (Webster, Cory) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: Statement
#19
Aug 17, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL RETURN to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 11 filed by Petitoner Victor Christian Angel Andres. (Sale, Jacqueline) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: Supplemental Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#20
Aug 18, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING AS MOOT PETITIONER'S REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (ECF No. 12 ) by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: Petitioner is represented by counsel. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.3.1, whenever a party has appeared by an attorney, the party may not thereafter appear or act pro se, except upon order made by the Court after notice to such attorney and to any other parties who have appeared in the action. Accordingly, the request is hereby rendered as MOOT. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY (afe) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
#21
Aug 18, 2026
RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 11 by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. 1.) Petitioner is represented by counsel. 2.) The document is stricken. (afe) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form
#22
Aug 18, 2026
RELEASE MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . It is hereby ORDERED that the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and Motion (Dkt. No. 16) are GRANTED. Respondents shall immediatelyrelease Petitioner (A# 249-147-294) from immigration custody subject to the conditions of Petitioner's most recent order of supervision and without the imposition of any new or further restraints, such as reporting requirements, GPS, or electronic monitoring. Additionally, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall file a declaration by no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026, confirming Petitioner has been released from custody. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Release Order re Immigration 2241
#23
Aug 18, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, Release Memorandum Decision and Order 22, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS ADJUDGED that the Petition is GRANTED. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Aug 18, 2026
Appoint Counsel
#24
Aug 21, 2026
Notice That Petitioner Has Been Released From Immigration Detention filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Markwayne Mullin, Fereti Semaia. (Webster, Cory) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)