Central District of California • 5:26-cv-02817

Stefano Caiti v. DHS

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Case Information

Filed: May 21, 2026
Assigned to: Jesus Gilberto Bernal
Referred to: Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: June 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Jesus G. Bernal and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Stefano Caiti. (et) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
May 26, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . (et) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
May 26, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Jesus G. Bernal and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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. (et) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
May 26, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
May 26, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
Jun 02, 2026
(Attorney Paul B. La Scala added to party DHS(pty:res), Attorney Paul B. La Scala added to party OPLA(pty:res))(La Scala, Paul) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Jun 02, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 filed by Federal Respondents DHS, OPLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proof of Service)(La Scala, Paul) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

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DHS
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Stefano Caiti
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