Central District of California • 2:26-cv-09121
Etinosa Osahon v. Markwayne Mullin
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Case Information
Filed: August 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Michelle Williams Court
Referred to:
Douglas F. McCormick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43064449 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner-Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K) (Attorney Sedoo Antonious Manu added to party Etinosa Osahon(pty:pet))(Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 14, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Preserve status quo pending OSC/PI: (1) enjoin any further removal or transfer of Petitioner, and any encouragement or acquiescence in his transfer to Nigeria; and (2) preserve all records relating to Petitioner's detention, removal, and Order of Supervision. filed by Petitioner-Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Etinosa Osahon, # 2 Declaration of Fanta Osahon, # 3 Declaration Omoruyi Osahon, # 4 Declaration Sedoo A. Manu) (Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 14, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Etinosa Osahon. (Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#4
Aug 15, 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/15/2026)
#5
Aug 15, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick, 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: 08/15/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Aug 15, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/15/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 15, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Aug 17, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AS TO EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DKT. 2 ) (A No. 055-039-712) by Judge Michelle Williams Court. Having reviewed Etinosa Osahon's ex parte application for a temporary restraining order, the Court ORDERS as follows: Petitioner (A. No. 055-039-712) may not be removed from the Central District of California pending further order of the Court. Respondents are cautioned that sanctions may be imposed if Respondents take any action impairing Petitioner's ability to obtain complete relief. Respondents shall file an opposition no later than Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Petitioner shall file a reply no later than Friday, August 21, 2026.Unless the Court orders otherwise, Petitioner's Application will be deemed submitted, without oral argument, on either: the day the opposition is filed, or due and not filed; orthe day any reply to the opposition is filed, or due and not filed. The Court may order further briefing or other proceedings, at any time, as appropriate.Petitioner's counsel shall forthwith provide notice of this Order to Respondents and file a proof of service no later than Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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#8
Aug 18, 2026
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner-Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon, re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,,, 7 served on 08/17/2026. (Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#9
Aug 19, 2026
(Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Marco Rubio(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party United States of America(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res))(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Aug 19, 2026
REPLY TO EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ANSWER TO WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Removal)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#11
Aug 21, 2026
REPLY in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Preserve status quo pending OSC/PI: (1) enjoin any further removal or transfer of Petitioner, and any encouragement or acquiescence in his transfer to Nigeria; and (2) preserve all records rela 2 filed by Petitioner Etinosa Osahon. (Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#12
Aug 28, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING HABEAS-RELATED CLAIMS; CONVERTING ACTION TO CIVIL ACTION; GRANTING PLAINTIFF ETINOSA OSAHON'S (A No. 055-039-712) EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (DKT. 2 ); ORDERING RESPONDENTS TO SUBMIT DECLARATION RE: PETITIONER'S CUSTODIAL STATUS AND RESPOND IN WRITING TO OSC; AND SETTING HEARING ON ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Michelle Williams Court Granting 2 EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO: For the foregoing reasons, the Court ORDERS as follows: 1. Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon's (A No. 055-039-712) Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. No. 2) is GRANTED. Defendants are ENJOINED from taking further action to effectuate, procure, encourage, facilitate, or acquiesce in Plaintiff's removal or transfer to Nigeria. The Court further ORDERS Defendants to preserve all records relating to Plaintiff's detention, transfer, and removal. 2. Plaintiff's habeas-related claims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court CONVERTS this action to a non-habeas, civil action. 3. The Clerk of Court is ORDERED to re-style this case as a non-habeas civil case (e.g., non-194 case). General Order No. 26-05 does not apply to this matter, and the Court WITHDRAWS all referrals to U.S. Magistrate Judge McCormick unless otherwise noted. 4. Within fourteen (14) days of this Order, Plaintiff SHALL file either (1) an amended civil Complaint; or (2) an objection to the Court's conversion, accompanied with a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a), indicating that Plaintiff intends to dismiss the action without prejudice and refile the action as a non-habeas civil matter. 5. By no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Defendants are ORDERED to file a declaration from an individual with personal knowledge addressing the following: (1) the current physical location and custodial status of Etinosa Osahon; (2) what steps, if any, Defendants are taking to facilitate Etinosa Osahons immediate return to the United States; and (3) what additional steps Defendants will take, and when, to facilitate his return. By the same date and time, and in a separate filing, Defendants are ORDERED to show cause, in writing, as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue. The declaration and the response to the OSC should be filed as separate docket entries. 6. The Court further SETS an Order to Show Cause in person for Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 6A. Remote appearances will not be permitted. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
#13
Aug 28, 2026
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge Michelle Williams Court: READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THIS CASE. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#14
Sep 03, 2026
Notice OF FORTHCOMING FILING filed by Federal Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alfredo Jose Bonilla Certifying Non-Use of Artificial Intelligence)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#15
Sep 03, 2026
REPLY /OBJECTION AND OPPOSITION TO THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit OSUP Revocation Documents, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Deportation Officer Saul Hernandez, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Vu Cam, # 5 Exhibit Department of State Letter, # 6 Declaration Declaration of Alfredo Jose Bonilla Certifying Non-Use of Artificial Intelligence)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#16
Sep 04, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' RESPONSE BRIEF (DKTS. 12 15 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court: On September 4, 2026, the Court heard oral argument from both parties regarding the Order to Show Cause as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue. In light of the arguments made at the hearing, the Court ORDERS Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon to file a Reply brief to Defendants' Opposition to Order to Show Cause (Dkt. 15 ) by end of day, Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Plaintiff's Reply brief SHALL include a Proposed Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mal) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/04/2026)
#18
Sep 04, 2026
MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (DKT. 12 ) Hearing held before Judge Michelle Williams Court: The Order to Show Cause hearing is held. The Court hears oral argument from the parties. The Court takes the matter UNDER SUBMISSION and a ruling will issue. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. (es) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
Sep 04, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#17
Sep 08, 2026
REPLY in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Preserve status quo pending OSC/PI: (1) enjoin any further removal or transfer of Petitioner, and any encouragement or acquiescence in his transfer to Nigeria; and (2) preserve all records rela 2 filed by Petitioner Etinosa Osahon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND REQUIRING COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS, # 2 Declaration OF SEDOO A. MANU CERTIFYING NON-USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)(Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#19
Sep 10, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISCHARGING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, AND GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (DKTS. 2, 12, 15, 17 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court. For the foregoing reasons, the Court GRANTS a preliminary injunction. The Court further ORDERS as follows: Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, and all persons acting in active concert or participation are ENJOINED from taking any action to effectuate, procure, encourage, facilitate, fund, direct, or acquiesce in Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon's transfer or removal to Nigeria, or to another country if Defendants know or reasonably should know that a further transfer to Nigeria is contemplated or reasonably foreseeable. Defendants SHALL immediately preserve all hard-copy and electronically stored information concerning Plaintiff's apprehension, detention, release, revocation, custody reviews, country-selection process, transportation, charter and manifest records, removal, transfer, handoff, location, monitoring, claimed diplomatic assurances, communications with any foreign government or official, and efforts to locate or facilitate Plaintiff's return. Defendants SHALL promptly take all reasonable respondent-controlled measures to facilitate Plaintiffs return to the United States. By no later than 2:00 p.m. every day after entry of this Order, including today, and continuing daily until Plaintiff returns to the United States or the Court orders otherwise, Defendants SHALL file a declaration or status report under penalty of perjury stating the actions taken, communications made or received, results obtained, and the next specific steps and timeline for return facilitation. Defendants' filing obligation begins at 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026. The Court RETAINS jurisdiction to enforce and modify this Order. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines
#20
Sep 10, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Status Report
#21
Sep 11, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER (DKT. 19 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court: On September 10, 2026, the Court granted a preliminary injunction and ordered Defendants to "file a declaration or status report under penalty of perjury stating the actions taken, communications made or received, results obtained, and the next specific steps and timeline" for the facilitation of Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon's return to the United States, to be filed "[b]y no later than 2:00 p.m. every day" after entry of the Order. Dkt. 19 at 4. The Court cautioned Defendants that "[f]ailure to comply with any part of this Order will result in the Court issuing an [OSC] Re: Sanctions" to be heard in person on the closest Friday Civil Calendar date. Id. at 5. As of 3:15 p.m. on September 11, 2026, Defendants have failed to satisfy their daily filing obligation and failed to timely file either a status report or declaration. Accordingly, the Court SETS an in-person Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions for Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 6A. Remote appearances will not be permitted. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/11/2026)
#22
Sep 11, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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#23
Sep 11, 2026
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella amending (TERMED) Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, filed by Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Declaration of Sedoo A. Manu Regarding AI Use)(Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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Amended Complaint/Petition
Sep 11, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#24
Sep 12, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Vu Cam)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/12/2026)
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#25
Sep 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Vu Cam)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/13/2026)
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Status Report
#26
Sep 14, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Vu Cam)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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Status Report
#27
Sep 14, 2026
Notice RE DEFENDANTS SEPTEMBER 12 AND 13, 2026 STATUS REPORTS filed by Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sedoo A. Manu Regarding Defendants' September 12 and 13, 2026 Status Report, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Declaration of Sedoo A. Manu Regarding AI Use)(Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#28
Sep 15, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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#29
Sep 16, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. 1, Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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#30
Sep 17, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Status Report
#31
Sep 17, 2026
Notice Regarding Defendants' Compliance with the September 10, 2026 Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Etinosa Osahon. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sedoo A. Manu in Support of Plaintiff's Consolidated Notice Regarding Defendants' Compliance, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Declaration of Sedoo A. Manu Regarding AI Use)(Manu, Sedoo) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#32
Sep 18, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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#36
Sep 18, 2026
MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SANCTIONS (DKT. 21 ) held before Judge Michelle Williams Court. The Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions hearing is CONTINUED to Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 6A. All parties may appear via Zoom at the next hearing. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) Court Recorder: CourtSmart. (chk) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
#33
Sep 19, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/19/2026)
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#34
Sep 20, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
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#35
Sep 21, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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#37
Sep 22, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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#38
Sep 23, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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#39
Sep 24, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REQUIRING DEFENSE COUNSEL TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT OSC RE: SANCTIONS HEARING (DKT. 36 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court: On September 18, 2026, the Court held an Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions, with counsel for both parties present. Dkt. 36 . The Court continued the hearing to October 2, 2026, and permitted both parties to appear via Zoom at the next hearing. Id. The Court hereby AMENDS its prior Order and ORDERS Defense counsel to appear in person at the Friday, October 2, 2026 hearing in Courtroom 6A at 1:30 p.m. Plaintiffs counsel may appear via Zoom. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/24/2026)
#40
Sep 24, 2026
Status Report
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Sep 24, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
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Sep 25, 2026
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Sep 26, 2026
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Sep 27, 2026
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Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 29, 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
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Oct 01, 2026
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Oct 02, 2026
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#49
Oct 02, 2026
ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS; SETTING ADDITIONAL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS; ORDERING DECLARATION FROM DEFENDANTS by Judge Michelle Williams Court. By no later than Monday, October 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., Defendants ar e ORDERED to file a declaration under penalty of perjury from an individual with personal knowledge addressing why it is necessary for the Government to be responsible for Plaintiffs return to Los Angeles, California. The Order to Show Cause R e: Sanctions is CONTINUED to Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 6A. Plaintiffs counsel may appear at the hearing via Zoom. The Court further SETS an additional Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions, also set for Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 6A, addressing whether the government has violated the Courts Preliminary Injunction Order issued in this case (Dkt. # 19). Defendants may file an optional Response brief to the OSC by no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Plaintiff may file an optional Reply by no later than end of day, Thursday, October 8, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (yl)
#50
Oct 03, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 10/03/2026)
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#51
Oct 04, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States of America, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Juan Gutierrez)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 10/04/2026)
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#52
Oct 05, 2026
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Oct 06, 2026
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#54
Oct 06, 2026
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#55
Oct 07, 2026
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