Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03496
Unaka Sylvester v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: June 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Serena R. Murillo
Referred to:
Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
July 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Serena R. Murillo and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Unaka Sylvester. (car) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Unaka Sylvester. (car) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jun 24, 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 (car) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Serena R. Murillo and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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. (car) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Jun 24, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Jun 25, 2026
STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
#8
Jun 25, 2026
Order
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Order
#9
Jun 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Jun 26, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#11
Jun 29, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#12
Jul 07, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60) AND Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60) AND Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)
#13
Jul 08, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60) AND Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60) AND Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Unaka Sylvester
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