Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03149
Thanh Nguyen v. J. Johnson
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Case Information
Filed: June 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen E. Scott
Referred to:
Karen E. Scott
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Active
Last Activity:
August 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Thanh Nguyen. (mza) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jun 08, 2026
MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction and for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Thanh Nguyen. (mza) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jun 08, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Thanh Nguyen. (mza) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Appointment of Counsel
#4
Jun 08, 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: 06/08/2026)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#5
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott, 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: 06/08/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Jun 08, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Jun 09, 2026
STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
#8
Jun 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: ORDER RETAINING JURISDICTION AND REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER BY JUNE 10, 2026 [DKT. NO. 2], 2 . Respondents' opposition to the Application must be filed by June 10, 2026. Upon review, the Court will determine whether to schedule a hearing. ( Responses due by 6/10/2026). SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#9
Jun 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Jun 10, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jun 10, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#12
Jun 12, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#13
Jun 15, 2026
Response
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Response
#14
Jun 16, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#15
Jun 16, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#16
Jun 17, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#17
Jun 17, 2026
Appoint Counsel AND Temporary Restraining Order
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Appoint Counsel AND Temporary Restraining Order
#18
Jun 26, 2026
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL
#19
Jul 09, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#20
Jul 09, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#21
Jul 09, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#22
Jul 10, 2026
The assigned District Judge approves Petitioner's consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/10/2026)
#23
Jul 10, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/10/2026)
#24
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: On June 17, 2026, the Court ordered the Federal Public Defender (FPD) to consider appointment of counsel and file a response by July 1 (Dkt. 17 ). The FPD's deadline to respond is hereby extended to July 15, 2026. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/10/2026)
#25
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: granting 20 REQUEST for Extension of Time to File. The Court accepts Petitioner's briefing (Dkt. 21 ) for filing. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Jul 10, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
Jul 10, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
Jul 10, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
Jul 10, 2026
Extension of Time to File
#26
Jul 20, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#27
Jul 22, 2026
For Order
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For Order
#28
Jul 23, 2026
ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: In light of the appointment of CJA counsel, Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel (Dkt. 19) is granted. On or before July 31, 2026, Petitioner's counsel may file a reply or move for leave to file a First Amended Petition. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Jul 23, 2026
Appoint Counsel
#29
Jul 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#30
Jul 31, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#31
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: Petitioner's motion (Dkt. 30) is granted. Petitioner shall reply or move for leave to amend the Petition on or before 8/3/26. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
#32
Aug 03, 2026
CORRECTED ORDER (TEXT ONLY) 31 by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott: Petitioner's motion (Dkt. 30 ) is granted. Petitioner shall reply or move for leave to amend the Petition on or before 8/13/26. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
Aug 03, 2026
Extension of Time to File
#33
Aug 10, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
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Supplement (Motion related)
#34
Aug 12, 2026
Release Order re Immigration 2241
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Release Order re Immigration 2241
Parties
J. Johnson
Party
Thanh Nguyen
Party