Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00500

#1

Feb 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Swaraj Udas. (mza) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#2

Feb 03, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner (mza) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#3

Feb 03, 2026

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 (mza) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#4

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, 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: 02/04/2026)

#5

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [DKTS. 1, 2 ] by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The court will exercise its discretion to SET the Motion for hearing on March 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Respondents' deadline to file a response to the Motion shall be February 13, 2026. Petitioner's deadline to file a reply shall be February 27, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to hand-deliver to Petitioner a physical copy of this Order within one (1) business day of receipt and hand-deliver to Petitioner a physical copy of any response to the Motion on the same day it is filed. To preserve the court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until this court orders otherwise. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Patrick James Kearney counsel for Respondent Warden of the Adelanto Ice Processing Center. Adding Patrick J. Kearney as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Attorney Patrick James Kearney added to party Warden of the Adelanto Ice Processing Center(pty:res))(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER 'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAININGORDER 2 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: On February 3, 2026, pro se Petitioner Swaraj Udas filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenging his immigration detention as a violation of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and applicable federal regulations. Dkt. 1. That same day, Petitioner filed the subject Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.The court DEEMS Respondent' s failure to file a timely Response as consent to the granting of the Motion and ORDERS Respondent to: (1) release Petitioner from custody immediately; (2) return all property to Petitioner that was confiscated from him when he was arrested and processed into detention; and (3) file a statement with the court within one business day of Petitioner's release, attesting to Respondent's compliance with this Order. Respondent is preliminarily ENJOINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner during the pendency of the subject habeas action absent express authorization by this court. The court exercises its discretion and waives the posting of a bond. (lc) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#8

Mar 02, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: On February 23, 2026, the court granted in part Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and ORDERED Respondents to: (1) release Petitioner from custody immediately; (2) return all property to Petitioner that was confiscated from him when he was arrested and processed into detention; and (3) file a statement with the court by February 24, 2026, attesting to Respondents' compliance with the court's Order. (Dkt. 7 ). Respondents have not filed a statement timely. The court, therefore, ORDERS Respondents to file a status report on or before March 4, 2026, regarding their compliance with the February 23, 2026 Order. Failure to file a status report timely may result in the imposition of sanctions against Respondents and their counsel, which may include monetary sanctions exceeding $1,000. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#9

Mar 04, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondent Warden of the Adelanto Ice Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Swaraj Udas Release I-385)(Kearney, Patrick) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#10

Mar 09, 2026

Mail Returned addressed to Swaraj Udas re Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 7 (chk) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#11

Mar 20, 2026

Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition

#12

Apr 21, 2026

Report and Recommendation (Issued)

#13

Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Report and Recommendation

#14

Apr 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Apr 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#16

Apr 27, 2026

Objection to Report and Recommendation

#17

May 05, 2026

Mail Returned

#18

May 05, 2026

Mail Returned

#19

May 19, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING IN PART FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha for Report and Recommendation (Issued) 12 . (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv)

#20

May 19, 2026

JUDGMENT by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Related to: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations 19 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)

#21

Jun 10, 2026

Mail Returned

#22

Jun 16, 2026

Mail Returned