Central District of California • 5:25-cv-03145
Dung Duc Luu v. Mark Bowen
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Case Information
Filed: November 21, 2025
Assigned to:
Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong
Referred to:
Sheri N. Pym
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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September 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Nov 21, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Nov 21, 2025
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: 11/21/2025)
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Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Nov 21, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Prohibiting Third Country Removal and Preserving Jurisdiction filed by Petitioner Dung Duc Luu. (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 . The following error(s) was/were found: Document lacks required signature. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (mza) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#5
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, 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: 11/21/2025)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Nov 24, 2025
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING PLAINTIFF'S TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITHOUT PREJUDICE 3 by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the TRO (Dkt. No. 3 ). Petitioner has forty-five (45) days from the date of this Order to cure the signature, proof of service, and notice issues by filing an amended petition and TRO with a signature and proper proof of service. Petitioner has forty-five (45) days from the date of this to address the IFP issue. Petitioner's new amended petition and TRO with proper signature, proof of service, and notice mist be filed no later than Friday, January 8, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (yl) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Dec 04, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#8
Dec 04, 2025
Preliminary Injunction
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Preliminary Injunction
#9
Dec 04, 2025
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
Dec 05, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#11
Dec 07, 2025
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#12
Dec 08, 2025
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#13
Dec 08, 2025
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#14
Dec 08, 2025
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#15
Dec 10, 2025
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#16
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION [DKT. NO. 8 ] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. For the foregoing reasons, the Court hereby ORDERS that Luu's Application for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. 8) is GRANTED IN PART. Luu's request for a temporary restraining order is GRANTED. This Court will rule on the request for a preliminary injunction following t he Order to Show Cause hearing described below. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody as soon as reasonably practicable, and not redetain him without compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 241.4(l)(1) and 8 U.S.C. § 241.13(i); Respondents shall show cause, in writing, as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue in this case no later than fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. Petitioner may file a response no later than seven (7) days after Respondents&# 039; filing; and The parties shall meet and confer and file a joint status report regarding the Respondents' compliance with this Order by December 24, 2025. The joint status report shall also address whether the habeas petition is moot. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (yl)
#17
Dec 12, 2025
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
Dec 17, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#19
Dec 18, 2025
Declaration (Motion related)
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Declaration (Motion related)
#20
Dec 19, 2025
Status Report
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Status Report
#21
Dec 23, 2025
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Dec 23, 2025
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#23
Jan 09, 2026
Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
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Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
#24
Jan 16, 2026
Response
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Response
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Jan 23, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
Jan 29, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#27
Feb 12, 2026
Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
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Show Cause Hearing - optional html form
#28
Feb 12, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#29
Feb 13, 2026
-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
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-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
#30
Feb 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order to Show Cause Why Respondents Failed to Respond to the Petition as Ordered. Accordingly, respondents are ORDERED to show cause in writing by March 12, 2026 (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca)
#31
Mar 12, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#32
Mar 16, 2026
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-Transcript
Mar 16, 2026
Notice of Filing Transcript
#34
Apr 10, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#35
May 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#36
May 13, 2026
Vacate
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Vacate
May 13, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#38
May 18, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#39
May 19, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
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May 20, 2026
Vacate
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Vacate
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Jun 25, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#42
Jul 02, 2026
Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
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Brief (non-motion non-appeal)
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Jul 07, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
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Jul 11, 2026
Vacate
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Vacate
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Jul 13, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
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Jul 17, 2026
Vacate
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Vacate
#47
Jul 21, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Jul 24, 2026
Leave
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Leave
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Jul 24, 2026
Order
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Order
#50
Jul 27, 2026
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#51
Jul 31, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
#52
Jul 31, 2026
Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
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Attorney Appearance or Reassignment for the Federal Public Defenders Office
#53
Jul 31, 2026
Leave
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Leave
#54
Aug 03, 2026
Writ
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Writ
#55
Aug 05, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#56
Aug 05, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#57
Aug 06, 2026
Extension of Time to File
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Extension of Time to File
#58
Aug 13, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#59
Aug 17, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#60
Aug 21, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#61
Aug 24, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#62
Aug 28, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#63
Sep 04, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#64
Sep 08, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
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Supplement (Motion related)
#65
Sep 09, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#66
Sep 10, 2026
For Order
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For Order
#67
Sep 11, 2026
-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
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-Transcript Order Form (G-120)
#68
Sep 14, 2026
-Transcript
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#70
Sep 14, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#71
Sep 14, 2026
Notice of Lodging
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Notice of Lodging
Sep 14, 2026
Notice of Filing Transcript
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