Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03331
Metkel Gebremichael v. Fereti Semaia
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Case Information
Filed: June 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenly Kiya Kato
Referred to:
Rozella A. Oliver
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
June 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42555476 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Metkel Gebremichael. (Attorney Ashkan Yekrangi added to party Metkel Gebremichael(pty:pet))(Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jun 16, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Metkel Gebremichael. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jun 16, 2026
The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/16/2026)
#4
Jun 16, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver, 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: 06/16/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jun 16, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Jun 16, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 United States Code Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Plaintiff Metkel Gebremichael. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
Jun 16, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Jun 17, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: Petitioner has filed a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge in this matter. Dkt. 6 . The United States Attorney's Office has issued a general consent to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction in immigration-related habeas cases as of March 26, 2026, subject to its reserved right to withdraw consent. See General Order 26-05, In the Matter of Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Exhibit A. Consistent with General Order 26-05, Respondents may file a notice of withdrawal of consent within three dayson or before June 22, 2026. If no such withdrawal is filed, the case will proceed before the assigned Magistrate Judge. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Jun 17, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#8
Jun 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Jun 23, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#11
Jun 24, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Jun 24, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
Jun 25, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
Jun 25, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
Parties
Fereti Semaia
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Metkel Gebremichael
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