Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01277

#1

Mar 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41770582 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Proposed Order, # 6 Declaration) (Attorney Sabrina Damast added to party Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan(pty:pet))(Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#2

Mar 18, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#3

Mar 19, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Josephine L. Staton and referred to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes, 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: 03/19/2026)

#4

Mar 19, 2026

DECLARATION of Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan and Sabrina Damast re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 Amended Declaration (corrected as to name of petitioner) filed by Petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#5

Mar 20, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release filed by petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit) (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#6

Mar 20, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Doc. 5) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release 5 . Having reviewed Petitioner's Application, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file any Opposition to the Application no later than March 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Petitioner may file a Reply no later than March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The Court further ORDERS that the Petitioner must not be moved to a location outside the jurisdictional boundaries of the United States District Court for the Central District of California during the pendency of this action, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. (es) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#7

Mar 25, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Keith A. Jones counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Andres Quinones, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Adelanto Detention Facility. Adding Keith A. Jones as counsel of record for Federal Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Federal Respondents PAMELA BONDI; MARKWAYNE MULLIN; US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; WARDEN, ADELANTO DETENTION FACILITY; ANDRES QUINONES. (Attorney Keith A. Jones added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Keith A. Jones added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Keith A. Jones added to party Andres Quinones(pty:res), Attorney Keith A. Jones added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Keith A. Jones added to party Warden, Adelanto Detention Facility(pty:res))(Jones, Keith) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#8

Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Andres Quinones, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Adelanto Detention Facilityto EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release 5, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, 6 FEDERAL RESPONDENTS RESPONSE TO PETITIONERS EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Jones, Keith) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#9

Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release 5 filed by Petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Lenhert, Amy) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#10

Mar 25, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 5 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: Petitioners Motion is GRANTED. Respondent is ORDERED to release Petitioner forthwith, subject to the same conditions that were in effect before his re-detention. Respondent is temporarily ENJOINED. This Order shall remain in effect through 4/8/2026, unless the Court extends this period, before that date, and for good cause. If Respondents wish to further brief the matter, they may file a further response no later than 3/27/2026. Petitioner may reply no later than 4/1/2026. The Court shall hold a hearing on 4/3/2026 at 10:30 AM., as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue. (jp) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#11

Mar 29, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release 5 filed by Petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

#12

Mar 31, 2026

Notice of Compliance filed by Federal Respondents Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Andres Quinones, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Adelanto Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Order of Supervision)(Jones, Keith) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#13

Mar 31, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER VACATING HEARING AND ENTEREING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court ORDERS as follows: Petitioner shall remain released, subject to the same conditions that were ineffect before his re-detention, if any existed. This Preliminary Injunction shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect pending resolution of the merits of this case or further order of this Court. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the requirement to post a bond. Proceedings on the merits of Petitioner's underlying Habeas Petition, including any determination of mootness, will continue before the Magistrate Judge. (jp)

#14

Apr 09, 2026

SCHEDULING TEXT ONLY ENTRY (In Chambers) by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. On March 25, 2026, the District Judge granted Petitioners Application for a Temporary Restraining Order. (ECF No. 10.) The District Judge ordered forthwith release and enjoined Respondent from re-detaining Petitioner without a pre-deprivation hearing, unless special circumstances exist that justify immediate re-detention and a post-deprivation hearing. (Id.) On March 31, 2026, the District Judge issued a preliminary injunction. (ECF No. 13.) The District Judge directed the parties to follow the orders of the Magistrate Judge with respect to further proceedings. (Id.) In light of the most recent development, it is not clear whether further relief is available, and if so, what that relief would be. The parties are ORDERED to meet and confer NO LATER THAN APRIL 17, 2026, to discuss what, if anything, remains to be done with respect to the Petition. Should the parties agree there is nothing further for the Court to decide, they should file a stipulated dismissal. Otherwise, the parties are ordered to file a joint status report outlining what issue(s) remain and proposing a briefing schedule and format to address those questions. The parties responses shall be filed NO LATER THAN APRIL 24, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

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#15

Apr 16, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: Video Status Conference set for 4/22/2026 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. Please visit: https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-angela-c-c-viramontes to access the Zoom Webinar link.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#16

Apr 22, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Order Grant of Petition and Entry of Judgment filed by Federal Respondents Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Andres Quinones, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Adelanto Detention Facility.(Jones, Keith) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#17

Apr 22, 2026

MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: The Court held a status conference as previously scheduled. Attorney Sabrina Damast appeared on behalf of Petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. Assistant United States Attorney Keith Jones appeared on behalf of Respondents. The parties are ordered to meet and confer to discuss a possible resolution of the matter and to file a stipulation, if any, no later than the close of business on April 29, 2026. If the parties do not reach an agreement, the parties are to contact the Court outlining the issues that remain and propose a briefing schedule. Time: 5 mins. CRD: D. Castellanos Court Recorder: CS RS No. 2. <No Attachments> (dc) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

Status Conference - optional html form

#18

Apr 27, 2026

ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION AND ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Judge Josephine L. Staton, re Stipulation for Order 16 . (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#19

May 04, 2026

APPLICATION for Attorney Fees filed by petitioner Gevorg Azatovic Ovsepyan. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#20

May 20, 2026

Attorney Fees