Central District of California • 5:25-cv-03288

#1

Dec 02, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241). Case assigned to Judge Michelle Williams Court and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Saddam S Samaan. (et) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#2

Dec 02, 2025

MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Petitioner Saddam S Samaan. (et) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#3

Dec 05, 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 . (Attachments: # 1 CV60 Request for IFP)(et) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#4

Dec 05, 2025

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 Pedro V. Castillo, 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: 12/05/2025)

#5

Dec 12, 2025

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order 2 by Judge Michelle Williams Court. Based on the foregoing reasons, the Court DENIES Petitioner's motion for preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to show cause in writing no later than end of day on December 29, 2025 why the Court should not dismiss Petitioner's action. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

#6

Dec 22, 2025

Appointment of Counsel

#7

Jan 08, 2026

Response

#8

Jan 15, 2026

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

#9

Jan 20, 2026

FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Saddam S Samaan. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 . Receipt number 39849. (fa) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

Financial Entry

#10

Jan 22, 2026

Notice (Other)

#11

Jan 26, 2026

Amend/Correct

#12

Jan 27, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's motion to amend petition. (Dkt. No. 11 ). The Court construes the motion as a Supplement to the Petition, and Petitioner's request to file the Supplement is granted. (THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY). (mr) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#13

Jan 27, 2026

Appoint Counsel

#14

Jan 27, 2026

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: NOTICE RE: DISRUPTION OF PARTY SERVICE BY U.S. MAIL (PSBUSM): Due to a printer failure from January 15, 2026, through January 21, 2026, the Clerk's Office can not verify that court orders were generated and mailed to parties who are not enrolled in electronic service. As a result, notices are being regenerated. Please discard any duplicate copies. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cbr) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Amend/Correct

Jan 27, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#15

Feb 13, 2026

Appearance

#16

Feb 13, 2026

Brief (non-motion non-appeal)

#17

Feb 18, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#18

Feb 26, 2026

Order

#19

Mar 02, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Michelle Williams Court: The Court, having reviewed Petitioner's motion to provide a status update, EXTENDS Petitioner's deadline to respond to the Court's Order at Dkt. 13 . Petitioner may file a response with the Court no later than end of day on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#20

Mar 02, 2026

For Order

Mar 02, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#21

Mar 05, 2026

Reply

#22

Mar 17, 2026

Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition

#23

Mar 18, 2026

Reply