Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03128
Khushvakt Sattorov v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: June 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana M. Kwok
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: August 25, 2026
Last Activity:
August 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42483455 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Sattorov. (Attorney Magomed Esendirov added to party Sattorov(pty:pet))(Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jun 08, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Sattorov. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jun 08, 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/08/2026)
#4
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. (et) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
Jun 08, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Jun 08, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate release from ICE custody filed by Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order) (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
Jun 08, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Jun 09, 2026
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. In light of the expedited briefing schedule set forth in General Order No. 26-05 on the underlying habeas petition, it is not certain that the merits of the TRO Application can be decided before the merits of the habeas petition are decided. Under these circumstances, the Court concludes that awarding relief on an emergency, ex parte basis is not warranted. See Winter v. Natural Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 22 (2008). Accordingly, Petitioner's Application is DENIED. Denying EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO 6 . THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/09/2026)
#8
Jun 09, 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. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Jun 09, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Jun 10, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#9
Jun 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexander Layne Farrell counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, David J. Venturella, Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, California. Adding Alexander Layne Farrell as counsel of record for Ernesto Santacruz Jr., in his official capacity; Act. Director of ICE David J. Venturella, in his official capacity; Markwayne Mullin, in his official capacity; Todd Blanche, in his official capacity; and the Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Ernesto Santacruz Jr., in his official capacity; Act. Director of ICE David J. Venturella, in his official capacity; Markwayne Mullin, in his official capacity; Todd Blanche, in his official capacity; and the Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, California. (Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Ernesto Santacruz Jr(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, California(pty:res))(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Jun 15, 2026
ANSWER to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, David J. Venturella, Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 2 EX A to Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 3 EX B to Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 4 EX C to Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 5 EX D to Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 6 EX E to Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 7 EX F to Declaration of Mark D. Joven, # 8 EX G to Declaration of Mark D. Joven)(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
Answer to Complaint
#11
Jun 18, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#12
Jul 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Magomed-Gusein Gasanov on behalf of Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov (Attorney Magomed-Gusein Gasanov added to party Khushvakt Sattorov(pty:pet))(Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Appearance
#13
Jul 28, 2026
REQUEST for Ruling on Petition filed by Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov. (Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Ruling
#14
Aug 05, 2026
Notice of New Material Facts and Renewed Request for Immediate Relief filed by Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov. (Attachments: # 1 Gasanov Decl., # 2 Exhibit A)(Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#15
Aug 19, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) Order by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok setting hearing on petition. The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Notice of New Material Facts and Renewed Request for Immediate Relief. ECF 14 . The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to appear for a hearing before the Court on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Aug 19, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#16
Aug 20, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, David J. Venturella, Warden of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, Californiato Text Only Scheduling Notice, 15, Notice (Other) 14 RESPONSE TO PETITIONERS STATUS OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS; OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS EX PARTE REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM CUSTODY; AND OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED RULING (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#17
Aug 24, 2026
REPLY in support of Renewed Request for Immediate Relief (Dkt. 14) filed by Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration)(Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#18
Aug 25, 2026
MINUTES OF Hearing re: PETITIONER'S NOTICE OF NEW MATERIAL FACTS AND RENEWED REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF (Dkt. 14 ) held before Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. Case is called. Separate order to follow. Court Recorder: CS 8/25/2026. Counsel for Petitioner(s): Magomed-Gusein Gasanov, Esq. Counsel for Respondent(s): Alexander Layne Farrell, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy: K. Lozada. Time in Court: 20 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#19
Aug 25, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION 1 AND ORDERING RELEASE FORTHWITH AND DENYING AS MOOT REQUEST FOR RULING ON PETITION 13 by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok: denying 13 REQUEST for Ruling on Petition. Respondents are DIRECTED to release Petitioner Khushvakt Sattorov (A# 241-325-706) FORTHWITH on conditions no more restrictive than those in effect when he was most recently detained. Respondents are DIRECTED to return to Petitioner at the time of his release all confiscated documents and possessions. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#20
Aug 25, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok, Related to: Memorandum and Order 19, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS HEREBY ADJUDGED that the Petition is GRANTED. Respondents shall release Petitioner forthwith on conditions no more restrictive than those in effect when he was most recently detained. Any future enforcement actions after release must comply with due process requirements. Further, Respondents shall return to Petitioner at the time of his release all confiscated documents and possessions. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
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