Central District of California • 5:25-cv-03145
Dung Duc Luu v. Mark Bowen
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Case Information
Filed: November 21, 2025
Assigned to:
Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong
Referred to:
Sheri N. Pym
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 01, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Nov 21, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Nov 21, 2025
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 (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Nov 21, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Prohibiting Third Country Removal and Preserving Jurisdiction filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . The following error(s) was/were found: Document lacks required signature. 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. (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#5
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, 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: 11/21/2025)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Nov 24, 2025
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING PLAINTIFF'S TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITHOUT PREJUDICE 3 by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the TRO (Dkt. No. 3 ). Petitioner has forty-five (45) days from the date of this Order to cure the signature, proof of service, and notice issues by filing an amended petition and TRO with a signature and proper proof of service. Petitioner has forty-five (45) days from the date of this to address the IFP issue. Petitioner's new amended petition and TRO with proper signature, proof of service, and notice mist be filed no later than Friday, January 8, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (yl) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Dec 04, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), with In Forma Pauperis request, filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attorney Estalyn Smyke Marquis added to party Dung Duc Luu(pty:pet))(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#8
Dec 04, 2025
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
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Preliminary Injunction
#9
Dec 04, 2025
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
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Appointment of Counsel
#10
Dec 05, 2025
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and the Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Dkt. Nos. [7-8]. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the PI by December 7, 2025, at 5 PM. Petitioner may file a Reply by December 8, 2025, at 5 PM. Upon completion of the briefing, the Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary. In addition, Respondents are ORDERED not to remove Petitioner from the United States or transfer Petitioner from the Central District of California until the resolution of the Preliminary Injunction. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/05/2025)
#13
Dec 05, 2025
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO AMENDED PETITION (FEDERAL CUSTODY) by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. Respondent(s) shall file and serve an answer to the amended petition within 30 days of the date of this order. Motions to Dismiss shall be filed by 12/26/2025. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: # 1 PETITION) (sh) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Dec 05, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#11
Dec 07, 2025
OPPOSITION in Opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal 8 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Order Denying Temporary Restraining Order)(Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Mark Bowen(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Daniel A Beck added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res))(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 12/07/2025)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#12
Dec 08, 2025
DECLARATION of Jorge Preciado in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal 8 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#14
Dec 08, 2025
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal 8 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proposed Order)(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
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Reply (Motion related)
#15
Dec 10, 2025
DECLARATION of Estalyn Marquis In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal 8 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#16
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION [DKT. NO. 8 ] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the foregoing reasons, the Court hereby ORDERS that Luu's Application for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. 8) is GRANTED IN PART. Luu's request for a temporary restraining order is GRANTED. This Court will rule on the request for a preliminary injunction following the Order to Show Cause hearing described below. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody as soon as reasonably practicable, and not redetain him without compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 241.4(l)(1) and 8 U.S.C. § 241.13(i); Respondents shall show cause, in writing, as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue in this case no later than fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. Petitioner may file a response no later than seven (7) days after Respondents' filing; and The parties shall meet and confer and file a joint status report regarding the Respondents' compliance with this Order by December 24, 2025. The joint status report shall also address whether the habeas petition is moot. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (yl) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
#17
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER APPOINTING THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER 9 by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. GOOD CAUSE HAVING BEEN SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Office of the Federal Public Defender is appointed to represent Petitioner with respect to his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. Section 2241. Petitioner shall also be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis (yl) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
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Appoint Counsel
#18
Dec 17, 2025
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: On December 11, 2025, the Court issued an Order Granting In Part Petitioner's Application for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Dkt. No. 16 . The Court will rule on the request for a preliminary injunction following the Order to Show Cause hearing described below. Id. The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to meet and confer and file a joint status report by December 19, 2025, regarding a hearing date and briefing schedule for the Order to Show Cause hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/17/2025)
Dec 17, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#19
Dec 18, 2025
DECLARATION of Dung Duc Luu In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal 8 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#20
Dec 19, 2025
STATUS REPORT filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
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Status Report
#21
Dec 23, 2025
Notice of Potential Violation of Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
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Notice (Other)
#22
Dec 23, 2025
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Status Report. Dkt. No. 20 . The Court sets the Order to Show Cause hearing for February 5, 2026, at 9am. The Court hereby ORDERS that the TRO issued by the Court on December 11, 2025, Dkt. No. 16, shall remain in effect until the Order to Show Cause hearing. The Court also orders that Petitioner's Opening Brief in Support of the Preliminary Injunction will be due January 9, 2026, Respondents' Brief in Opposition to the Preliminary Injunction will be due January 16, 2026, and Petitioner's Reply Brief will be due January 23, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Dec 23, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#23
Jan 09, 2026
OPENING BRIEF filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. In Support of a Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michelle Dang, # 2 Declaration of Petitioner, # 3 Exhibit A)(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
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Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
#24
Jan 16, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noemto Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,, 16 (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Response
#25
Jan 23, 2026
REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Detention and Removal 8 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#26
Jan 29, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: The Court, on its own motion, continues the Order to Show Cause Hearing, currently set for February 5, 2026 to February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#27
Feb 12, 2026
MINUTE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING held before Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the reasons stated on the record, the matter is taken under submission. Order to issue. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Courtsmart. (yl) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
#28
Feb 12, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION For a Preliminary Injunction by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the reasons stated above, the Motion is GRANTED. For the duration of this action: Respondents are ORDERED that they may not re-detain Petitioner without timely following the procedures in 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.4(l)(1) and 241.13(i); Respondents are ORDERED not to remove Petitioner from the country, nor take him from the Central District of California, until the resolution of this case; and The parties are directed to follow the orders of the Magistrate Judge with respect to further proceedings. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#29
Feb 13, 2026
TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Petitioner Dung Duc Luu for Court Smart (CS). (Attachments: # 1 SF-1034 Public Voucher)(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
#30
Feb 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order to Show Cause Why Respondents Failed to Respond to the Petition as Ordered. Accordingly, respondents are ORDERED to show cause in writing by March 12, 2026 (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#31
Mar 12, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 7 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Charles R. Shields, # 2 Exhibit A - Passport, # 3 Exhibit B - Notice of Revocation)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#32
Mar 16, 2026
TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 02/12/2026 at 9:08 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: BABYKIN COURTHOUSE SERVICES, phone number 626-963-0566. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2026. (cr) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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-Transcript
#33
Mar 16, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 02/12/2026 at 9:08 AM re Transcript 32 . THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Mar 16, 2026
Notice of Filing Transcript
#34
Apr 10, 2026
REPLY In Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#35
May 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Pushkal Mishra counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Adding Pushkal Mishra as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party Mark Bowen(pty:res), Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res))(Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#36
May 13, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION to Vacate Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, 28 RESPONDENTS EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISSOLVE THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BAR AGAINST REMOVING PETITIONER TO VIETNAM PURSUANT TO HIS FINAL REMOVAL ORDER filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Vacate
#37
May 13, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Ex Parte Application to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction Bar Against Removal. Dkt. No. 36 . Petitioner is ORDERED to file an Opposition by Monday, May 18, and Respondents are ORDERED to file a Reply by Wednesday, May 20. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/13/2026)
May 13, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#38
May 18, 2026
Petitioner's Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Vacate Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, 28 RESPONDENTS EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISSOLVE THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BAR AGAINST REMOVING PETITIONER TO VIETNAM PURSUANT TO HIS FINAL REMOVAL O 36 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#39
May 19, 2026
REPLY EX PARTE APPLICATION to Vacate Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, 28 RESPONDENTS EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISSOLVE THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BAR AGAINST REMOVING PETITIONER TO VIETNAM PURSUANT TO HIS FINAL REMOVAL O 36 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#40
May 20, 2026
MINUTE Order DENYING Respondents' Ex Parte Application to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction Bar Against Removing Petitioner to Vietnam Pursuant to his Final Removal Order [Dkt. No. 36 ] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the reasons stated above, the Application is DENIED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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Vacate
#41
Jun 25, 2026
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TRAVEL DOCUMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
#42
Jul 02, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. regarding Return to Habeas Petition (2241), 31 . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Cane Langill)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
#43
Jul 07, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 7 (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
#44
Jul 11, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION to Vacate Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, 28 RESPONDENTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISSOLVE THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BAR AGAINST REMOVING PETITIONER TO VIETNAM PURSUANT TO HIS FINAL REMOVAL ORDER filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 07/11/2026)
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Vacate
#45
Jul 13, 2026
Petitioner's Opposition to Respondents' Ex Parte Application to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
#46
Jul 16, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) Order DENYING Respondents' Ex Parte Application to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction Bar Against Removing Petitioner to Vietnam Pursuant to His Final Removal Order [Dkt. No. 44 ] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the reasons stated, the Application is DENIED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Vacate
#47
Jul 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order to Setting Deadline for Petitioner to File Motion for Leave to Amend Petition. The court now sets a deadline of July 24, 2026 for petitioner (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#48
Jul 24, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Petitioner, # 3 Proposed Order For Leave to Amend, # 4 Proposed Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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Leave
#49
Jul 24, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Motion set for hearing on 9/10/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jesslyn Mendoza, # 2 Exhibit A - Passport, # 3 Proposed Order) (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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Order
#50
Jul 27, 2026
OPPOSITION in Opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus 48 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jesslyn Mendoza, # 2 Exhibit A (Email Thread), # 3 Exhibit B (Email Thread))(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#51
Jul 31, 2026
APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File An Opposition to Respondents' Motion to Dissolve The Preliminary Injunction filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Document
#52
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Diana Sanchez on behalf of Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. Filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attorney Diana Sanchez added to party Dung Duc Luu(pty:pet))(Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#53
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON SECOND AMENDED PETITION by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: granting 48 MOTION. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's motion for leave to amend is GRANTED. Pursuant to Central District Local Rule 15-1, Petitioner is instructed to promptly and no later than August 4, 2026 file his Second Amended Petition as a separate document. Respondents' Answer to the Second Amended Petition shall be filed not later than ten court days after the Second Amended Petition is filed. Petitioner's optional Reply is due three days after the Answer is filed. (mrv) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Leave
#54
Aug 03, 2026
Amended PETITION for Writ of of Habeas Corpus By A Person In Federal Custody Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Marquis, Estalyn) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Writ
#55
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File An Opposition to Respondents' Motion to Dissolve The Preliminary Injunction 51 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. 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. (san) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#56
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Amended PETITION for Writ of of Habeas Corpus By A Person In Federal Custody Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 54 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events Initial Pleadings and Service Complaints and Other Initiating Documents. 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. (san) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#57
Aug 06, 2026
ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER'S UNOPPOSED APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE AN OPPOSITION TO RESPONDENTS' MOTION TO DISSOLVE THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION [DKT. NO. 51 ] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. The deadline for Petitioner's Opposition to Respondents Motion to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. 49 ) is continued from August 7, 2026, to August 21, 2026, and Respondents' Reply to Petitioner's Opposition shall be filed by August 28, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Extension of Time to File
#58
Aug 13, 2026
ANSWER TO SECOND AMENDED PETITION filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re: Amended PETITION for Writ of of Habeas Corpus By A Person In Federal Custody Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 54 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jesslyn Mendoza, # 2 Declaration of Charles R. Shiels)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
#59
Aug 17, 2026
Traverse in Support of Second Amended Petition filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu re: Amended PETITION for Writ of of Habeas Corpus By A Person In Federal Custody Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 54 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dung Duc Luu, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
#60
Aug 21, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 49 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#61
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Supplemental Authority In Support of Respondents' Answer to Second Amended Petition filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Order Denying Petitioner's Renewed Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. 31))(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#62
Aug 28, 2026
REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 49 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#63
Sep 04, 2026
Notice OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Order Denying Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#64
Sep 08, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to Amended PETITION for Writ of of Habeas Corpus By A Person In Federal Custody Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 54, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 49 filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Diana Sanchez, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Supplement (Motion related)
#65
Sep 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order Directing Respondents to Address SupplementalEvidence in Support of Second Amended Petition. With respect to petitioners supplemental filing as it pertains to the claims raised in the SAP, the court now grants respondents until September 15, 2026 to file a response (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#66
Sep 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER OF RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 49 by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the reasons stated on the record, the matter is taken under submission. Order to issue upon receipt of supplemental briefing. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) Modified on 9/10/2026 (yl). (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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For Order
#67
Sep 11, 2026
TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Petitioner Dung Duc Luu for Court Smart (CS). (Attachments: # 1 SF 1034 Public Voucher)(Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
#68
Sep 14, 2026
TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 9/10/26 9:59 a.m.. Electronic Court Recorder: DOROTHY BABYKIN COURTHOUSE SERVICES, phone number 626-963-0566. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 10/5/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/15/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/14/2026. (jvc) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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-Transcript
#69
Sep 14, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 9/10/26 9:59 a.m. re Transcript 68 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jvc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/14/2026)
#70
Sep 14, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF RESPONDENTS ANSWER TO SECOND AMENDED PETITION filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re: Supplement(Motion related), 64 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Initial Custody Review Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit B - Order of the Immigration Judge, # 3 Exhibit C - Digital audio recording (DAR) from Petitioners September 9, 2026 hearing)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
#71
Sep 14, 2026
NOTICE OF LODGING filed OF AUDIO RECORDING re Miscellaneous Document, 70 (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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Notice of Lodging
Sep 14, 2026
Notice of Filing Transcript
#72
Sep 17, 2026
Petitioner's Supplemental Brief Regarding 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g) and Court's Jurisdiction BRIEF filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
#73
Sep 21, 2026
RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for TO DISSOLVE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 49 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Mark Bowen, Thomas P. Giles, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Response in Support of Motion
#74
Sep 22, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (kca) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#75
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym Objections to R&R due by 9/29/2026 (kca) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Notice of Report and Recommendation
#76
Sep 25, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Objection to Report and Recommendation (Issued) 74 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to File Objections filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sanchez, Diana) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Objection to R&R
#77
Oct 01, 2026
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: granting 76 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Objection to Objections to R&R due by 10/15/2026 (rec) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Objection to R&R
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