Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03905

#1

Jul 13, 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 Douglas F. McCormick.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Tu Jia Yuan. (car) Modified on 8/20/2026 (mrv). (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#2

Jul 13, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Tu Jia Yuan. (car) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#3

Jul 14, 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 Douglas F. McCormick, 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. (car) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#4

Jul 14, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#5

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#6

Jul 15, 2026

ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support. (kh) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#7

Jul 21, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Groupto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- May 27, 2026 Bond Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - I-213, # 3 Exhibit 3 - May 5, 2026 Removal Order, # 4 Exhibit 4- Filing Receipt for Appeal, # 5 Supplement Certificate of Service)(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#8

Jul 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jasmin Yang counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Kristi Noem, James Pilkington, Warden Geo Group. Adding Jasmin Yang as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Respondents. (Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party James Pilkington(pty:res), Attorney Jasmin Yang added to party Warden Geo Group(pty:res))(Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#9

Jul 23, 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 Tu Jia Yuan. (mrv) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#10

Jul 23, 2026

MOTION Requesting for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Tu Jia Yuan. (mrv) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#11

Jul 27, 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: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

#12

Jul 28, 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 Douglas F. McCormick 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: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#13

Jul 30, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: Order Denying 10 REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel and Requiring Respondents to Supplement the Record. It is ORDERED that Petitioners motion for appointment of counsel (Dkt. 10) is DENIED without prejudice. However, to facilitate the Courts evaluation of Petitioners claims, the Court orders Respondents to lodge an audio recording of Petitioners May 27, 2026 custody redetermination hearing within three (3) court days of this Order. (nbo) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#14

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed of Digital Audio Recording of May 27, 2026 Bond Hearing re Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel,, 13 (Yang, Jasmin) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#15

Jul 31, 2026

NON-PAPER EXHIBITS FORWARD TO JUDGE MCCORMICK CHAMBERS. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Generic Text Only Entry

#16

Aug 10, 2026

MOTION TO RECONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL filed by Petitioner Tu Jia Yuan. (san) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#17

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#18

Aug 20, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Because the case arises under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and does not attack a State court detention, no ruling on a certificate of appealability is required. Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 17 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv) (Entered: 08/20/2026)