Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03331

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Jun 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42555476 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Metkel Gebremichael. (Attorney Ashkan Yekrangi added to party Metkel Gebremichael(pty:pet))(Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 16, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Metkel Gebremichael. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#3

Jun 16, 2026

The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (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 Kenly Kiya Kato 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. (mza) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#5

Jun 16, 2026

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

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Jun 16, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 United States Code Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Plaintiff Metkel Gebremichael. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#7

Jun 17, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: Petitioner has filed a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge in this matter. Dkt. 6 . The United States Attorney's Office has issued a general consent to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction in immigration-related habeas cases as of March 26, 2026, subject to its reserved right to withdraw consent. See General Order 26-05, In the Matter of Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Exhibit A. Consistent with General Order 26-05, Respondents may file a notice of withdrawal of consent within three dayson or before June 22, 2026. If no such withdrawal is filed, the case will proceed before the assigned Magistrate Judge. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Jun 22, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cio) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#8

Jun 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#9

Jun 23, 2026

Answer to Complaint

#11

Jun 24, 2026

Reply

Jun 24, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#12

Jun 25, 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. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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Jun 25, 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 Rozella A. Oliver 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: 06/25/2026)

Jun 25, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Jun 25, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#14

Jul 14, 2026

Order

#15

Jul 14, 2026

Judgment

#16

Jul 23, 2026

Enforce

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Jul 24, 2026

Status Report