Central District of California • 5:25-cv-01608
Sunday Kayode Kunkushi v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: June 27, 2025
Assigned to:
Serena R. Murillo
Referred to:
Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 27, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-39987583 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attorney Veronica Barba added to party Sunday Kayode Kunkushi(pty:pet))(Barba, Veronica) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
#2
Jun 27, 2025
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Barba, Veronica) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jun 27, 2025
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nancy L. Alexander to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39988327) filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Barba, Veronica) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
#4
Jun 27, 2025
Amendment to APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nancy L. Alexander to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39988327) 3 Attaching Proposed Order filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barba, Veronica) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
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Amendment (Motion related)
#5
Jun 27, 2025
APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause re: why habeas petition should not be granted filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Barba, Veronica) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
#6
Jun 28, 2025
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 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: 06/28/2025)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#7
Jun 30, 2025
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nancy L. Alexander to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39988327) 3 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(b) Proposed order not attached. (aus) (Entered: 06/30/2025)
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Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form
#8
Jun 30, 2025
ORDER by Judge Serena R. Murillo: granting 3 Non-Resident Attorney Nancy L. Alexander APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi, designating Veronica Barba as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 06/30/2025)
Jun 30, 2025
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#9
Jul 01, 2025
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: Petitioner has filed an Application Seeking an Order to Show Cause why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted. (Dkt. No. 5 ). The Court orders a response by Respondent by July 15, 2025. Petitioner shall file a reply by July 22, 2025. The Court will take the matter under submission pursuant to Local Rule 7-15. Petitioner shall not be removed from this jurisdiction pending the resolution of his Petition. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/01/2025)
Jul 01, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#10
Jul 14, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance (Fujii, Trent) (Entered: 07/14/2025)
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Appearance
#11
Jul 15, 2025
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Wardento Text Only Scheduling Notice,, 9 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher Jenson, # 2 Exhibit A)(Fujii, Trent) (Entered: 07/15/2025)
#12
Jul 22, 2025
TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Sunday Kunkushi, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Veronica Barba, # 3 Exhibit Exh. A to Declaration of Veronica Barba (Notice of Revocation of Release))(Barba, Veronica) (Entered: 07/22/2025)
#13
Sep 05, 2025
Notice OF PETITIONERS SCHEDULED REMOVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES AND SUGGESTION OF MOOTNESS; DECLARATION OF CHRISTOPHER JENSON filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden. (mj) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher Jenson, # 2 Exhibit B)(Fujii, Trent) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
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Notice (Other)
#14
Sep 08, 2025
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: The Court has reviewed the Notice of Petitioner's Scheduled Removal filed by Respondents (Dkt. No. 13 ). The Court schedules a hearing on this issue for Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and orders the parties to appear. The hearing will be held by Zoom. Instructions for how to access the Zoom webinar can be found on Judge Castillo's Procedures & Schedules page located on the Court's website (www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorable-pedro-v-castillo).THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/08/2025)
Sep 08, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#15
Sep 09, 2025
Notice Motion to Reopen Filed filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Motion to Reopen, # 2 Exhibit B - Emergency Stay Motion, # 3 Exhibit C - Filing Receipt)(Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 09/09/2025)
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Notice (Other)
#16
Sep 10, 2025
MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: Status conference held. Arguments heard on Respondent's Notice of Petitioner's Scheduled Removal (Dkt. No. 13 ) and Petitioner's Notice of Motion to Reopen (Dkt. No. 15 ). The Court reiterated its ORDER that Petitioner is not to be removed from this jurisdiction until Petitioners habeas Petition is resolved. (See Dkt. No. 9 ). The Court expects to issue a Report and Recommendation in short order. Attorney for Petitioner: Nancy Lynn Alexander. Attorney for Respondent: Trent K. Fujii. Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Marlene Ramirez. Time in Court: 7 mins. (THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY). Court Recorder: CS 9/10/25. (mr) (Entered: 09/10/2025)
Sep 10, 2025
Status Conference - optional html form
#17
Sep 11, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. Objections to R&R due by 10/1/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Report and Recommendation) (hr) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Report and Recommendation
#18
Sep 11, 2025
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. Re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause 5, ORDER that Petitioner is not to be removed from this jurisdiction 9, 16 (hr) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
#19
Sep 12, 2025
ORDER SHORTENING TIME TO OBJECT TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Serena R. Murillo. Accordingly, any party must serve and file their written objections, if any, by Monday, September 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. [See order for details] (lom) (Entered: 09/12/2025)
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Order
#20
Sep 15, 2025
OBJECTION to Report and Recommendation (Issued) 18 filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi.(Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 09/15/2025)
#21
Sep 15, 2025
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint) (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 09/15/2025)
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Amend/Correct
#22
Sep 15, 2025
TEXT ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Serena R. Murillo. Respondent is given until September 17, 2025, to file a response to Petitioner's Motion to Amend Petition (Dkt. No. 21 ). Petitioner may file an optional Reply no later than September 19, 2025. The Court will rule on the Motion. The Court reiterates its prior ORDER that Petitioner is not to be removed from this jurisdiction until Petitioner's habeas Petition is resolved. (Dkt. Nos. 9, 16). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (gga) (Entered: 09/15/2025)
Sep 15, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#23
Sep 17, 2025
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 21 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PLEADINGS (mj) filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Petitioners Motion For Leave To Amend; Accepting And Adopting The Recommendation Of United States Magistrate Judge [Dkt. 18]; Denying The Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus; Dismissing This Action Without Prejudice; And Striking The Order That Petitioner Is Not To Be Removed)(Fujii, Trent) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
#24
Sep 19, 2025
REPLY Federal Respondent's Opposition to Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Amend Pleadings NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 21 filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
#25
Oct 24, 2025
Text Only Entry: On September 9, 2025, the Court issued a Report and Recommendation on the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Dkt. No. 18 ). On September 15, Petitioner filed Objections to the Report and Recommendation. (Dkt. No. 20 ). In light of Petitioner's objections, the Court VACATES the Report and Recommendation. Petitioner's Motion to Amend the Petition (Dkt. No. 21 ), remains pending. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/24/2025)
Oct 24, 2025
Generic Text Only Entry
#26
Dec 01, 2025
Notice of Board of Immigration Appeals Decision filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - BIA Decision, # 2 Exhibit B - Petition for Review, # 3 Exhibit C - Temporary Stay)(Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#27
Dec 19, 2025
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER: (1) GRANTING PETITIONER'S MOTION TO AMEND (Dkt. No. 21); AND (2) DENYING PETITIONER'S ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Dkt. No. 5) by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: denying 5 MOTION for Order to Show Cause; granting 21 MOTION to Amend. The Court orders Petitioner to submit a new amended petition, titled "First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus," including only the claims alleged in Grounds Three through Five of the proposed amended petition, within 14 days of the date of this order. Thereafter, Respondent is directed to file an answer to the amended petition within 21 days of its filing. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (hr) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
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Amend/Correct AND Show Cause
#28
Dec 22, 2025
First AMENDED PETITION against Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi(Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document:
Amended Complaint/Petition
#29
Jan 12, 2026
ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 28 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS RESPONSE TO PETITIONERS AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (mj) filed by Federal Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden.(Fujii, Trent) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
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Answer to Complaint
#30
Jan 13, 2026
Text Only Entry: On December 19, 2025, the Court entered an Order granting Petitioner leave to file a First Amended Petition within 14 days and directing Respondent to file an answer to the FAP within 21 days of its filing. Petitioner filed the FAP on December 22, 2025, and Respondent answered on January 12, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply responding to matters raised in the Answer on or before January 26, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Jan 13, 2026
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#31
Jan 14, 2026
TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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Traverse
#32
Mar 03, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unlawful Detention filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sunday Kunkushi, # 2 Declaration of Nancy Alexander, # 3 Exhibit A - Mental Health Records, # 4 Exhibit B - U Visa Receipts, # 5 Exhibit C - Opening Brief, # 6 Exhibit D - Briefing Extension Request, # 7 Proposed Order) (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#33
Mar 03, 2026
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE 32 by Judge Serena R. Murillo. The Court ORDERS the following: 1. Respondents must file either an opposition or notice of non-opposition to the ex parte application on or before March 5, 2026. 2. Petitioner may file a reply on or before March 7, 2026. 3. Unless the court orders otherwise, Petitioner's ex parte application will be deemed submitted, without oral argument, on either (a) the day the opposition is filed, or due and not filed; or (b) the 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. 4. Petitioner's counsel must notify Respondents of this order forthwith and file proof of service no later than March 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (lom) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
#34
Mar 03, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi, re Order,,, 33 served on 03/03/2026. (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#35
Mar 05, 2026
Opposition Opposition to re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unlawful Detention 32 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (DKT. 32) (mj) filed by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Petitioners Ex Parte Application For Temporary Restraining Order And Dismissing The Amended Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus With Prejudice)(Fujii, Trent) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#36
Mar 06, 2026
REPLY in support EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unlawful Detention 32 filed by Petitioner Sunday Kayode Kunkushi. (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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Reply (Motion related)
#38
May 08, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Jul 24, 2026
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#40
Jul 30, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#41
Jul 31, 2026
Judgment
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