Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00206

#1

Jan 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (mza) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#2

Jan 16, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (mza) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#3

Jan 16, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr 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: 01/16/2026)

#4

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER OF REFERRAL TO OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Petitioner, an immigration detainee proceeding pro se, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, and a request for appointment of counsel. Petitioner's motion for preliminary relief fails to comply with the procedural requirements for filing a motion. To the extent that it is intended to serve as an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order, it fails to comply with the procedural and notice requirements in L.R. 65-1, L.R. 7-19.1, and Paragraph 9 of this Court's Civil Standing Order. Petitioner's motion 2 is therefore denied without prejudice. As to Petitioner's request for appointment of counsel, there is no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. The office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California (FPD) has indicated that it will accept appointments to represent pro se petitioners in immigration-related habeas corpus proceedings such as this one. Accordingly, the Court refers this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ordered to file a response by 1/26/2026, stating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. The clerk's office is directed to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (gk) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#5

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

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#7

Jan 28, 2026

MOTION for Resubmit All of Petitioner's Application Due to Filling Errors (sic) filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (hr) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#6

Feb 03, 2026

Notice of No Intent to Appear filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Aminoff, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#11

Feb 04, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Akhmed Bekhoev re Order 4 (hr) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#8

Feb 05, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Respondents Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, David Marin, Pamela Bondi; Party Thomas Giles (Director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office) terminated, amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev(hr) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#12

Feb 05, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Akhmed Bekhoev re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) 3 (hr) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#13

Feb 13, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Akhmed Bekhoev re Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas Corpus) 3 (hr) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#9

Feb 18, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver, GRANTING Petitioner's Motion to Resubmit All of Petitioner's Application ("Motion to Resubmit"). 7 On January 16, 2026, Petitioner filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. 1 Included in the Petition were materials unrelated to Petitioner. On January 28, 2026, Petitioner filed his Motion to Resubmit because Petitioner's case was filed together with another person's case. 7 Petitioner attached to his motion a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus related only to his claims. On February 5, 2026, the Clerk of the Court docketed a corrected petition -- the First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- removing portions of the originally-filed Petition unrelated to Petitioner. 8 Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the Motion to Resubmit. The First Amended Petition is deemed the operative petition. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (RAO) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#10

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING ANSWER/RETURN TO PETITION by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: To preserve the Court's jurisdiction, Respondents are enjoined from transferring, relocating, or removing Petitioner outside of the Central District of California pending final resolution of this case or further order of the Court. The Clerk of this Court shall promptly (a) serve electronic copies of the Petition and a copy of this Order on Respondents and the United States Attorney for the Central District of California, or his authorized agent, in accordance with Rule 4(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and (b) serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner's counsel of record. Within five (5) days after the date of this Order, Respondents shall file a Notice of Appearance that designates the attorney in charge of the case, together with the address where the attorney may be served and the attorney's telephone number and e-mail address. This information is important to ensure accurate service of Court documents. Respondent Pamela Bondi to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/11/2026; Thomas Giles to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/11/2026; Todd Lyons to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/11/2026; David Marin to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/11/2026; Kristi Noem to file Answer to the Petition not later than 3/11/2026. Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (See document for further details) (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Petition) (edr) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

For Order

#14

Mar 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristi Noem. Adding Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui as counsel of record for David Marin, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents David Marin, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Attorney Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui added to party David Marin(pty:res), Attorney Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res))(Jui, Sheng-Wen) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#15

Mar 11, 2026

RETURN to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 8 Answer to First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Desmond Jui, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Jui, Sheng-Wen) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#16

Mar 23, 2026

(Attorney Magomed Esendirov added to party Akhmed Bekhoev(pty:pet))(Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#17

Apr 02, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev to Return to Habeas Petition (2241), 15 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-94)(Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#18

Apr 02, 2026

First APPLICATION for Leave to file Reply Late filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#19

Apr 02, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: granting 18 Petitioner's First Application for Leave to File Reply Late. Finding good cause, the Court GRANTS the application. The Reply is accepted and deemed timely. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (RAO) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Leave to File Document

#20

Apr 09, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#21

Apr 14, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#22

Apr 15, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, ALL PARTIES having consented in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P. 73(b) filed by Petitioner and Respondents Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Akhmed Bekhoev, David Marin, Pamela Bondi. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. (lh) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#23

Apr 15, 2026

(In Chambers) Order by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Both parties have voluntarily consented to the assigned magistrate judges jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Dkt. No. 20. The action is transferred to the magistrate judge for all purposes. The clerks office is directed to update the case number to reflect the magistrate judges initials only. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

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#24

Apr 22, 2026

Notice of Changed Circumstances and Request for Expedited Consideration filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#26

Apr 27, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (tsn) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#25

Apr 28, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. Petitioner's Amended Petition for a writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED IN PART. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner from their custody; Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner in a manner inconsistent with their regulations, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report substantiating compliance with this Order by April 30, 2026. (tsn) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#27

Apr 29, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristi Noem. (Jui, Sheng-Wen) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#28

May 04, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate release from ICE custody filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#29

May 04, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver, Setting Briefing Schedule for Petitioner's Ex Parte TRO Application. The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order 28 . Petitioner shall not be removed from the Central District of California pending further order of the court. Counsel for Respondents is ordered to file a response to the Ex Parte TRO Application by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Petitioner may file a reply by May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Once briefing is complete, the Court will take the matter under submission. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (RAO) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Order

#30

May 05, 2026

Second EX PARTE APPLICATION to Expedite (for Order Shortening Time on Briefing Schedule or, in the Alternative, for Interim Release Pending Briefing) filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#31

May 08, 2026

OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate release from ICE custody 28 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Charles R. Shields, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Attorney Sheng-Wen Desmond Jui added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res))(Jui, Sheng-Wen) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#32

May 11, 2026

REPLY in support EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate release from ICE custody 28 filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, FBI Letterhead Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit 2, HSI Report of Investigation, # 3 Exhibit 3, Petitioners brief in immigration proceedings)(Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#33

May 19, 2026

Notice of Changed Circumstances and Request for Ruling filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. (Esendirov, Magomed) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#34

May 22, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: denying 28 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") as to immediate release; finding as moot 30 SECOND EX PARTE APPLICATION to Expedite (for order shortening time on briefing schedule). The Court denies Petitioner's Application for TRO. A TRO may be issued upon a showing of immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage to the movant before the adverse party can be heard in opposition. Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(1). A party seeking a TRO must demonstrate, inter alia, that they are likely to succeed on the merits. Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 22 (2008). The Court finds that Petitioner has not adequately demonstrated that he is entitled to the relief he seeks and denies the Application for TRO. The Court denies as moot Petitioner's application to shorten the time on the briefing schedule. Briefing has been completed, and the Court takes the matter under submission. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (RAO) (Entered: 05/25/2026)

May 25, 2026

Expedite AND Temporary Restraining Order

#35

Jun 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Magomed-Gusein Gasanov on behalf of Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev (Attorney Magomed-Gusein Gasanov added to party Akhmed Bekhoev(pty:pet))(Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#36

Jun 10, 2026

REQUEST for Ruling on Motion to Enforce (Dkt. 28) filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. Request set for hearing on 6/12/2026 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration) (Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#37

Jun 25, 2026

Third EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Interim Release Pending the Court's Decision on Petitioner's Application to Enforce (Dkt. 28) filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. Ex Parte Application set for hearing on 6/26/2026 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities) (Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#38

Jun 26, 2026

OPPOSITION to Third EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Interim Release Pending the Court's Decision on Petitioner's Application to Enforce (Dkt. 28) 37 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Todd Lyons, David Marin, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Desmond Jui, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Jui, Sheng-Wen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#39

Jul 24, 2026

Third REQUEST for Ruling Motion to Enforce (Dkt. 28) filed by Petitioner Akhmed Bekhoev. Request set for hearing on 7/29/2026 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, BIA Filing Receipt for Appeal) (Gasanov, Magomed-Gusein) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#40

Jul 24, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: denying 37 Third EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") as to interim release. The Court denies Petitioner's Third EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO. A TRO may be issued upon a showing of immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage to the movant before the adverse party can be heard in opposition. Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(1). A party seeking a TRO must demonstrate, inter alia, that they are likely to succeed on the merits. Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 22 (2008). The Court finds that Petitioner has not adequately demonstrated that he is entitled to the relief he seeks and thus denies the Third EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO. 37 . Specifically, Petitioner failed to submit sufficient evidence to support his claim that he is likely to succeed on the merits. Based on the lack of evidence submitted by Petitioner and Petitioner's failure to satisfy the Winter factors, the Court DENIES the EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO as to interim release. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (RAO) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

Jul 24, 2026

Ruling AND Ruling

#42

Sep 01, 2026

Ruling

#43

Sep 01, 2026

Ruling

#44

Sep 08, 2026

Change of Address

#45

Sep 08, 2026

Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

#46

Sep 08, 2026

Representation Statement

#47

Sep 11, 2026

Filing Fee Letter (A-15CV)

#48

Sep 11, 2026

USCA Notification of Case Number

#49

Sep 22, 2026

Appeal In Forma Pauperis