Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00525

Luis Alberto Venega-Maltez v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: February 05, 2026
Assigned to: John Arnold Kronstadt
Referred to: Alicia G. Rosenberg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: August 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41442594 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Luis Alberto Venega-Maltez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Frances Arroyo added to party Luis Alberto Venega-Maltez(pty:pet))(Arroyo, Frances) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Feb 05, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John A. Kronstadt and referred to Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg, 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. (ghap) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITION (FEDERAL CUSTODY) by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. IT IS ORDERED that: Within 14 days, Respondent shall serve and file a Notice of Appearance. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES). 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. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (hr) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#3
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Judge John A. Kronstadt. On or before February 9, 2026, Respondents shall file any response to the Application. If Respondents file a response, Petitioner may file a reply, not to exceed ten pages, on or before February 11, 2026. Upon the completion of the briefing, a determination will be made whether to take the Petition under submission or to schedule a hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER WITHDRAWING BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Judge John A. Kronstadt: This matter has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Rosenberg (Dkt. 2 ), who issued a briefing schedule (Dkt. 4 ), which is dated February 5, 2026. Accordingly, that briefing schedule applies, and the Order Setting Briefing Schedule (Dkt. 3 ), which this Court issued that is dated February 6, 2026, is vacated. This Order is without prejudice to any modified briefing schedule issued by Judge Rosenberg based on additional filings in this matter. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cx) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Feb 06, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#6
Feb 11, 2026
Notice OF RESPONDENTS FAILURE TO RESPOND AND REQUEST FOR RULING filed by Petitioner Luis Alberto Venega-Maltez. (Arroyo, Frances) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#7
Feb 23, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Feb 24, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#9
Feb 25, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Feb 25, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#11
Mar 02, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#12
Mar 09, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#13
Mar 10, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
Main Document: Supplement (Motion related)
#14
Mar 11, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#15
Mar 12, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#16
Mar 13, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#17
Mar 16, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#18
Mar 24, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#19
Mar 26, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
Apr 09, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#21
Apr 10, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#22
Apr 21, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#23
May 20, 2026
Chief Magistrate Judge Transferring Case (non-consent)
Main Document: Chief Magistrate Judge Transferring Case (non-consent)
#24
Aug 18, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

Parties

Fereti Semaia
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Luis Alberto Venega-Maltez
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