Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00241

V.K. v. Kristi Noem

Completed

Case Information

Filed: January 20, 2026
Assigned to: Michelle Williams Court
Referred to: Steve Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 01, 2026
Last Activity: July 28, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41310398 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner K V. (Attorney Nancy Lynn Alexander added to party K V(pty:pet))(Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 20, 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 Steve Kim, 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: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Jan 20, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Unlawful Detention filed by Petitioner K V. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A-K-, # 2 Declaration of V-K-, # 3 Declaration of Nancy Alexander, # 4 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit B - Removal Order, # 6 Exhibit C - Form G-36, # 7 Exhibit D - Release Notification, # 8 Exhibit E - 2011 OSUP, # 9 Exhibit F - 2019 OSUP, # 10 Exhibit G - Medical Appointments) (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jan 20, 2026
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM filed by Petitioner K V. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order) (Alexander, Nancy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: Leave
#5
Jan 21, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#6
Jan 21, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#7
Jan 21, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM 4 by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim re. Respondent's opposition is due by January 30, 2026. Petitioner's optional reply is due February 4, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#8
Jan 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Jan 23, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#10
Jan 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Feb 01, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#12
Feb 03, 2026
Leave
Main Document: Leave
#13
Feb 06, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#14
Feb 18, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#15
Feb 19, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#16
Mar 10, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#17
Mar 11, 2026
MINUTES OF STREAMLINING STATUS CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Case called. Counsel state their appearances for the record. The Court confers with counsel. The parties shall meet and confer and submit the appropriate documents as discussed on the record. Attorneys for Petitioner: Nancy Alexander. Attorneys for Respondent: Whitney Wakefield, AUSA, Daniel Beck, AUSA. Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Connie Chung. Time in Court: 5 minutes. Court Recorder: CS 03/11/26. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Mar 13, 2026
Status Conference - optional html form
#18
Mar 31, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#19
Apr 01, 2026
For Order
Main Document: For Order
#20
Apr 01, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#21
Apr 23, 2026
Appearance
Main Document: Appearance
#22
Jun 30, 2026
Attorney Fees
Main Document: Attorney Fees
#23
Jul 01, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING HEARING ON PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES (DKT. [DKT. 22 ) by Judge Michelle Williams Court: The Court, on its own motion, continues the hearing from July 31, 2026 to August 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Please refer to the Court's website with respect to this Court's procedures. The hearing will proceed in-person at the First Street Courthouse, Courtroom 6A. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Jul 01, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#24
Jul 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#25
Jul 28, 2026
Attorney Fees
Main Document: Attorney Fees

Parties

Kristi Noem
Party
V.K.
Party