Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03340

#1

Jun 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Andre Birotte Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 15, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#3

Jun 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law In Support of Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#4

Jun 16, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Andre Birotte Jr 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: 06/16/2026)

#5

Jun 16, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#6

Jun 16, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#7

Jun 18, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Petitioner is currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"), and seeks a TRO requiring Respondents to release him from detention 3 . Pursuant to the General Order, the Court set a briefing schedule for the petition for writ of habeas corpus in this case: Respondents' answer is due by 6/23/2026, and Petitioner's reply is due no later than 14 days after the answer is served. The Court concludes that Petitioner is not entitled to ex parte relief. Accordingly, and because the expedited procedures established by General Order 26-05 provide for prompt resolution of the Petition itself, the ex parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

#8

Jun 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Margaret M. Chen counsel for Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of Adelanto Facility. Adding Margaret Chen as counsel of record for Federal Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of Adelanto Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Margaret M. Chen added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Margaret M. Chen added to party Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res), Attorney Margaret M. Chen added to party Warden of Adelanto Facility(pty:res))(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#9

Jun 23, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of Adelanto Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gerardo Villa, # 2 Exhibit A (I-213), # 3 Exhibit B (NTA), # 4 POS)(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#10

Aug 05, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION for Cancellation of Pending Habeas Corpus Petition filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (hr) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#11

Aug 17, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: Order Granting Leave to Amend 10 . Petitioner may file a First Amended Petition (FAP) on or before September 8, 2026 (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#12

Aug 26, 2026

AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Party Warden of Adelanto Facility terminated; amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 ; filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O.(gk) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#13

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION; MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (gk) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#15

Aug 26, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (gk) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#14

Aug 28, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Okuwa Oluwaseun O. (gk) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#16

Aug 31, 2026

The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (evc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#17

Aug 31, 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 Sheri Pym 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: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Aug 31, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#18

Sep 04, 2026

RETURN to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 12 filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#19

Sep 08, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). ; granting 14 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (kca) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#20

Sep 08, 2026

MINUTES (In Chambers) Order Denying Petitioner's Second Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym: denying 13 MOTION for TRO. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#21

Sep 24, 2026

Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL

#22

Sep 24, 2026

Order