Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01238

Eldar Mirzayev v. U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement

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Case Information

Filed: March 12, 2026
Assigned to: Cynthia Valenzuela
Referred to: Rozella A. Oliver
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: September 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241). Case assigned to Judge Cynthia Valenzuela and referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (Filing fee $ 5 PAID), filed by petitioner Eldar Mirzayev. (jp) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Mar 17, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela 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. (jp) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#3
Mar 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, Respondent is 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 Respondent 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, Respondent 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 U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement to file Answer to the Petition not later than 4/8/2026. 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: 03/18/2026)
Main Document: Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#4
Apr 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#5
Apr 08, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#6
Apr 29, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#7
Jun 02, 2026
Appearance
Main Document: Appearance
#8
Jun 03, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#9
Jun 05, 2026
Amended Complaint/Petition
Main Document: Amended Complaint/Petition
#10
Jun 08, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
Main Document: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
Jun 08, 2026
Order
#12
Jun 15, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
Main Document: Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#13
Jun 15, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#14
Jun 30, 2026
Ruling
Main Document: Ruling
#15
Jul 01, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Main Document: Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#16
Jul 01, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#17
Jul 08, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#18
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela (Issued) 16 Respondents are ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Eldar Mirzayev (A# 221-346-444) from custody; (see document for additional detail). (cio)
Main Document: R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations
#19
Jul 10, 2026
JUDGMENT by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela - R&R - Accepting Report and Recommendations, 18 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (cio)
Main Document: Judgment
#20
Jul 11, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#21
Aug 10, 2026
Attorney Fees
Main Document: Attorney Fees
#22
Aug 11, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#23
Aug 20, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#24
Sep 07, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
Main Document: Supplement (Motion related)
Sep 09, 2026
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Eldar Mirzayev
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U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement
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